HHS OCR report ยท 2018
SUNY Upstate Medical University data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 1,216
- Submission date
- Nov 9, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
SUNY Upstate Medical University, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the medical records of 1,216 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, birthdates, health insurance information, diagnoses, lab results and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE updated its policies and procedures and retrained its staff. OCR obtained assurances...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the SUNY Upstate Medical University data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,216 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 9, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 SUNY Upstate Medical University 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 SUNY Upstate Medical University.