HHS OCR report ยท 2023
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 54,396
- Submission date
- Mar 20, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, reported that its use of web tracking technologies on hospital websites may have resulted in a breach affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 54,396 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic, clinical and treatment information as well as IP addresses. The CE notified individuals, HHS, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative safegu...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital | NY | Healthcare Provider | 6,909 | Jun 16, 2026 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital | NY | Healthcare Provider | 12,000 | Nov 11, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 54,396 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 20, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 NewYork-Presbyterian 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 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.