HHS OCR report ยท 2022
NYSARC Columbia County Chapter d/b/a COARC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NYSARC Columbia County Chapter d/b/a COARC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 5,701
- Submission date
- Aug 29, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
NYSARC Columbia County Chapter dba COARC, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 5,701 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, law enforcement officials, and provided substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE deployed additional admini...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NYSARC Columbia County Chapter d/b/a COARC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,701 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 29, 2022.
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 NYSARC Columbia County Chapter d/b/a COARC 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 NYSARC Columbia County Chapter d/b/a COARC.