HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 1,581
- Submission date
- Oct 19, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, reported that a laptop was stolen that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,581 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, gender, clinical information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional physical and technical safeguards. The CE also provided security awareness ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,581 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 19, 2015.
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 Woodhull Medical and Mental Health 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 Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center.