HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Fairbanks Urology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fairbanks Urology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alaska
- Individuals affected
- 4,289
- Submission date
- Jun 27, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Fairbanks Urology, the covered entity (CE) reported that employees of its business associate (BA) were the targets of an email phishing scheme that impacted the protected health information (PHI) of 4,289 individuals. The PHI involved demographic and treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media on behalf of the CE. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules. In its mitigation efforts, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative, te...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Fairbanks Urology
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks Urology | AK | Healthcare Provider | 1,446 | Oct 24, 2025 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fairbanks Urology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,289 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 27, 2025.
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 Fairbanks Urology 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 Fairbanks Urology.