HHS OCR report · 2020
St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 2,333
- Submission date
- Aug 3, 2020
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, reported that its BA misrouted several of its bank deposit bags which contained the protected health information (PHI) of 2,333 individuals. The PHI involved included names, health insurance and financial information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and local law enforcement. Following the breach incident, the CE and BA implemented new security safeguards to better prot...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,333 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 3, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Medical Associates, P.C. 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 Medical Associates, P.C..