HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Arizona State Urological Institute data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Arizona State Urological Institute
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 1,626
- Submission date
- Jul 10, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Arizona State Urological Institute, reported that an employee impermissibly sent an email containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,626 individuals to her personal email account. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the employee, worked with local law enforcement, conducted retraining, and added administrative safeg...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Arizona State Urological Institute data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,626 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 10, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Arizona State Urological Institute 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 Arizona State Urological Institute.