HHS OCR report · 2014
NYU Hospitals Center data breach
NYU Hospitals Center, a healthcare provider in New York, reported a breach affecting 872 individuals to HHS OCR on Jun 20, 2014.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NYU Hospitals Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 872
- Submission date
- Jun 20, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
NYU Hospitals Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee’s unencrypted laptop computer containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 872 individuals, was stolen. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, clinical information, and medications prescribed. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards to better protect its ePHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by NYU Hospitals Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYU Hospitals Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 2,563 | Jul 7, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NYU Hospitals Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 872 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 20, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 NYU Hospitals Center 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 NYU Hospitals Center.