HHS OCR report ยท 2017
University of California Davis Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of California Davis Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 14,900
- Submission date
- Jul 6, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The University of California, Davis Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that on May 15, 2017, an employee received a phishing email and provided her email login credentials, believing it was a legitimate request. On May 17, 2017, an unauthorized user in a foreign location used the employee's credentials to log into the email account and send emails to another employee, requesting funds be wired to an international location. Staff suspected a scam and promptly notified the health system...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of California Davis Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,900 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 6, 2017.
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 California Davis Health 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 California Davis Health.