HHS OCR report · 2021
St. Vincent's Services, Inc. D/B/A HeartShare St. Vincent's Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Vincent's Services, Inc. D/B/A HeartShare St. Vincent's Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 1,927
- Submission date
- Jul 2, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), St. Vincent’s Services dba HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services, reported that its business associate’s sub-contractor experienced a hacking attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 1,927 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and other treatment information. The sub-contractor notified affected individuals; the CE notified HHS and the media. OCR provided the CE with technical assistance regarding its HIPAA Breach Notification Rule obl...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Vincent's Services, Inc. D/B/A HeartShare St. Vincent's Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,927 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 2, 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 St. Vincent's Services, Inc. D/B/A HeartShare St. Vincent's Services 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. Vincent's Services, Inc. D/B/A HeartShare St. Vincent's Services.