HHS OCR report ยท 2022
North Shore University Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- North Shore University Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 7,614
- Submission date
- Feb 1, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), North Shore University Hospital, reported that a workforce member impermissibly accessed the electronic medical records of 7,614 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the North Shore University Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,614 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 1, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 North Shore University 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 North Shore University Hospital.