HHS OCR report · 2012
NYU School of Medicine Faculty Group Practice data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NYU School of Medicine Faculty Group Practice
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 8,488
- Submission date
- Jul 23, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), NYU School of Medicine - Faculty Group Practice, reported that an employee’s unencrypted desktop computer containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 8,488 individuals, was stolen. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, telephone numbers, clinical information, health insurance information, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE inventoried all de...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by NYU School of Medicine Faculty Group Practice
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYU School of Medicine Faculty Group Practice | NY | Healthcare Provider | 670 | Mar 28, 2011 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NYU School of Medicine Faculty Group Practice data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,488 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 23, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 School of Medicine Faculty Group Practice 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.
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