HHS OCR report · 2016
New York State Office of Mental Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- New York State Office of Mental Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 21,880
- Submission date
- Aug 15, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), the New York State Office of Mental Health, reported that unauthorized individuals accessed protected health information (PHI) due to a system administrator’s incomplete installation of a web content management platform. The breach affected 21,880 individuals, and the types of electronic protected health information (ePHI) involved included demographic and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and the affected individuals (incl...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by New York State Office of Mental Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York State Office of Mental Health | NY | Healthcare Provider | 563 | Apr 10, 2015 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the New York State Office of Mental Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 21,880 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 15, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 State Office of Mental Health 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 State Office of Mental Health.