HHS OCR report ยท 2022
The Kelberman Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Kelberman Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 3,501
- Submission date
- Dec 30, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Kelberman Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 3,501 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, law enforcement officials, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional admin...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Kelberman Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,501 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 30, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Kelberman 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 Kelberman Center.