HHS OCR report · 2020
Northeast Radiology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northeast Radiology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 298,532
- Submission date
- Mar 11, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Settlement Marks OCR’s 6th Enforcement Action in OCR’s Risk Analysis Initiative Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Northeast Radiology, P.C. (NERAD), a professional corporation that provides clinical services at medical imaging centers in New York and Connecticut, concerning potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule. OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy, ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northeast Radiology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 298,532 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 11, 2020.
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 Northeast Radiology 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 Northeast Radiology.