HHS OCR report ยท 2015
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation - Metropolitan Hospital Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation - Metropolitan Hospital Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 3,957
- Submission date
- Jun 1, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation - Metropolitan Hospital Center, reported that an employee sent emails that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,957 individuals, to his personal email account. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, and clinical and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the discovery of the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and...
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 - Metropolitan Hospital Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,957 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 1, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 - Metropolitan Hospital Center 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 - Metropolitan Hospital Center.