HHS OCR report ยท 2022
NYC Health + Hospitals data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NYC Health + Hospitals
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 2,174
- Submission date
- Dec 2, 2022
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), NYC Health + Hospitals, reported the loss of a hard drive for a visual field-testing device which contained the protected health information (PHI) of 2,174 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards and retrained workforce members on methods to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by NYC Health + Hospitals
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYC Health + Hospitals | NY | Healthcare Provider | 58,778 | Jun 18, 2026 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| NYC Health + Hospitals | NY | Healthcare Provider | 5,086 | Mar 10, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| NYC Health + Hospitals | NY | Healthcare Provider | 5,728 | Jun 6, 2025 | Hacking/IT Incident | Under investigation |
| NYC Health + Hospitals | NY | Healthcare Provider | 3,000 | Dec 22, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| NYC Health + Hospitals | NY | Healthcare Provider | 43,727 | Jun 30, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NYC Health + Hospitals data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,174 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 2, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 NYC Health + Hospitals 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 NYC Health + Hospitals.