HHS OCR report · 2016
Stony Brook Internists, University Faculty Practice Corporation (UFPC) data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Stony Brook Internists, University Faculty Practice Corporation (UFPC)
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 1,878
- Submission date
- Nov 22, 2016
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Email, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On May 19, 2016 the business associate (BA), Ambucor Health Solutions, notified the covered entity (CE), Stony Brook Internists, University Faculty Practice Corporation (a member of the Stony Brook Organized Health Care Arrangement), of an investigation into possible breach activities by a former employee affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 55 of the CE’s patients, including demographic and clinical information. On November 18, 2016 the BA notified the CE that an additional 1...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Stony Brook Internists, University Faculty Practice Corporation (UFPC) data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,878 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 22, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Email, 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 Stony Brook Internists, University Faculty Practice Corporation (UFPC) 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 Stony Brook Internists, University Faculty Practice Corporation (UFPC).