HHS OCR report · 2015
St. Peter's Health Partners data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Peter's Health Partners
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 5,117
- Submission date
- Jan 23, 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. Peter’s Health Partners, reported that an employee’s unencrypted cellular phone was stolen. The cellular phone contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 5,117 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards and added additional information reg...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Peter's Health Partners data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,117 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 23, 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. Peter's Health Partners 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. Peter's Health Partners.