HHS OCR report ยท 2010
NYU Hospitals Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NYU Hospitals Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 2,563
- Submission date
- Jul 7, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE) misplaced an unencrypted USB drive that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,563 individuals. The ePHI included names, medical record numbers, ages, genders, procedures, attending physicians' names, anesthesiologists' names, types of anesthesia, times of arrival in the recovery room, and times of discharge. Upon discovery of the breach, the CE reported the incident to internal security as a possible theft and conducted a thorough search o...
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 | 872 | Jun 20, 2014 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NYU Hospitals Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,563 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 7, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 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.