HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Onondaga County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Onondaga County Chapter NYSARC, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 5,425
- Submission date
- Nov 19, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Onondaga County Chapter NYSARC, Inc., reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 5,425 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Onondaga County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,425 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 19, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Onondaga County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. 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 Onondaga County Chapter NYSARC, Inc..