HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Wyoming County Community Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Wyoming County Community Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 26,000
- Submission date
- Nov 16, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Wyoming County Community Health System, reported that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected heath information (PHI) of approximately 26,000 individuals. The PHI included treatment, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice to its website. The CE also implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. OCR provided technical assistance t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Wyoming County Community Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 26,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 16, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Wyoming County Community Health System 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 Wyoming County Community Health System.