HHS OCR report ยท 2024
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 1,655
- Submission date
- Jul 26, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, reported that workforce members sent a postcard containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,655 individuals, which was visible. The PHI involved included names, addresses, diagnoses/conditions, and location of treatment. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, The CE sanctioned the responsible staff and implemented...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,655 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 26, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 School of Nursing 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 School of Nursing.