HHS OCR report ยท 2014
NYU Urology Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NYU Urology Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 835
- Submission date
- Oct 10, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
NYU School of Medicine, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee inadvertently mailed a patient an unencrypted CD containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 834 individuals. The ePHI involved included names and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards and retrained its staff.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NYU Urology Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 835 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 10, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Urology 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 Urology Associates.