HHS OCR report ยท 2011
The Mount Sinai Hospital data breach
The Mount Sinai Hospital, a healthcare provider in New York, reported a breach affecting 712 individuals to HHS OCR on Jul 8, 2011.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 712
- Submission date
- Jul 8, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Two unencrypted laptop computers containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 712 individuals were stolen from the covered entity's (CE) office. The ePHI included names, dates of birth, social security numbers, diagnostic reports, and demographic information. Upon discovery of the breach, the CE filed a police report to recover the stolen items. As a result of OCR's investigation, the CE improved physical security by installing an exit alarm lock and surveillance camera...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Mount Sinai Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 712 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 8, 2011.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Mount Sinai Hospital 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 Mount Sinai Hospital.