HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 755
- Submission date
- Feb 14, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 755 individuals. The PHI involved included names, medical record numbers, dates of birth, and health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 11,435 | Feb 24, 2025 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 149,126 | Sep 14, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 584 | Oct 18, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 755 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 14, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center 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 Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.