HHS OCR report · 2015
St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 29,156
- Submission date
- Dec 30, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, reported that a USB thumb drive was stolen that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 29,156 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, radiographic information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and strengthened its technical and security safe...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 29,156 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 30, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital 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 St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital.