HHS OCR report ยท 2018
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation - Harlem Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation - Harlem Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 595
- Submission date
- Mar 29, 2018
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation - Harlem Hospital, reported that an unencrypted laptop containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 595 individuals went missing. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, and clinical and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and reported the theft to the New York City Police Department. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation - Harlem Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 595 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 29, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 and Hospitals Corporation - Harlem Hospital 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 and Hospitals Corporation - Harlem Hospital.