HHS OCR report · 2014
The Brooklyn Hospital Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Brooklyn Hospital Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 2,172
- Submission date
- Jan 22, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Brooklyn Hospital Center, reported that a USB drive that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,172 individuals, was stolen from a physician’s office. The ePHI involved included names, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the discovery of the incident, the CE sanctioned the responsible physician and implemented additional administrative, physical, and technical...
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 | 26,312 | Nov 1, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Brooklyn Hospital Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,172 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 22, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: 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 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.