HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Young Adult Institute, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Young Adult Institute, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 913
- Submission date
- Nov 28, 2016
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity's (CE) former Chief Information Officer instructed a former Assistant IT Director to copy files containing the protected health information (PHI) of 913 clients onto a portable computer drive. Subsequently, the former CIO took the drive with him to his new employer after he was terminated. The types of PHI involved in the breach included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, Medicaid numbers and diagnoses The CE provided breach notification to HHS, th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Young Adult Institute, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 913 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 28, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Young Adult Institute, Inc. 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 Young Adult Institute, Inc..