HHS OCR report ยท 2022
NYU Langone Hospitals data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NYU Langone Hospitals
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 1,141
- Submission date
- Jan 6, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), NYU Langone Hospitals, reported that an affiliated practice mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,141 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI contained in the letters was limited to the name of the intended recipient. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. As a result of the incident, the affiliated practice strengthened its administrative safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by NYU Langone Hospitals
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Hospitals | NY | Healthcare Provider | 44,009 | Oct 30, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NYU Langone Hospitals data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,141 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 6, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Langone 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 NYU Langone Hospitals.