HHS OCR report · 2023
The Chautauqua Center Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Chautauqua Center Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 745
- Submission date
- Mar 6, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
TThe Chautauqua Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it’s business associate (BA) inadvertently made the protected health information (PHI) of 745 individuals viewable over the Internet. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts the CE switched to another electronic medical record service provider.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Chautauqua Center Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 745 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 6, 2023.
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 The Chautauqua Center Inc. 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 Chautauqua Center Inc..