HHS OCR report ยท 2019
University of Alabama at Birmingham data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 19,557
- Submission date
- Oct 3, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, the covered entity (CE), was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 19,557 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, diagnoses, Social Security numbers, medication prescribed, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the responsible emplo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by University of Alabama at Birmingham
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | AL | Healthcare Provider | 652 | Nov 27, 2017 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Alabama at Birmingham data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 19,557 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 3, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham.