HHS OCR report ยท 2025
The Smith Institute for Urology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Smith Institute for Urology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 2,263
- Submission date
- May 28, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Smith Institute for Urology OCR Transaction Number: 25-623695 The Smith Institute for Urology, a covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a data breach affecting the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,263 individuals. The ePHI involved included clinical, demographical and other treatment information. The CE provided evidence of it notified individuals, the media, and HHS. In response to the breach, the CE implemented several corrective actions, terminating the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Smith Institute for Urology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,263 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 28, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Smith Institute for Urology 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 Smith Institute for Urology.