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NYU School of Medicine - Pediatric Surgery Associates data breach

NYU School of Medicine - Pediatric Surgery Associates, a healthcare provider in New York, reported a breach affecting 2,158 individuals to HHS OCR on Dec 15, 2017.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
NYU School of Medicine - Pediatric Surgery Associates
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
New York
Individuals affected
2,158
Submission date
Dec 15, 2017
Type of breach
Improper Disposal
Location of breached information
Paper/Films
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

NYU School of Medicine - Pediatric Surgery Associates, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee improperly disposed of a binder containing the protected health information (PHI) of 2,158 patients. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, health insurance information, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary identity protection services. In its mitigation efforts the CE implemented additional administrative safeg...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the NYU School of Medicine - Pediatric Surgery Associates data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 2,158 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 15, 2017.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, 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 School of Medicine - Pediatric Surgery Associates 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 School of Medicine - Pediatric Surgery Associates.