HHS OCR report · 2014
New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 10,058
- Submission date
- Oct 10, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), New York City Health & Hospitals, discovered 198 boxes containing protected health information (PHI) in an employee parking garage of one of its facilities. The PHI included 10,058 patients’ names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, financial information, diagnostic information, and other treatment information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, OCR conducted an investigation, and t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,058 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 10, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation.