HHS OCR report ยท 2019
The Brooklyn Hospital Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Brooklyn Hospital Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 26,312
- Submission date
- Nov 1, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Brooklyn Hospital Center, reported that it was the subject of a malware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 26,312 individuals. The ePHI involved included names and cardiac or dental images. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. Following the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its ePHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by The Brooklyn Hospital Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brooklyn Hospital Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 2,172 | Jan 22, 2014 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Brooklyn Hospital Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 26,312 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 1, 2019.
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 The Brooklyn Hospital Center 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 The Brooklyn Hospital Center.