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HHS OCR report ยท 2015

University of California Irvine Medical Center data breach

University of California Irvine Medical Center, a healthcare provider in California, reported a breach affecting 4,859 individuals to HHS OCR on Jun 17, 2015.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
University of California Irvine Medical Center
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
California
Individuals affected
4,859
Submission date
Jun 17, 2015
Type of breach
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
Location of breached information
Electronic Medical Record
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The University of California Irvine Medical Center (UCI), the covered entity, reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the medical records of 4,859 patients between June of 2011 and March of 2015. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, claims information, dates of birth, gender, medical record numbers, account numbers, and clinical information. UCI notified all affected individuals and the media. In addition, it revised its policies and procedures...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the University of California Irvine Medical Center data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 4,859 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 17, 2015.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.

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 Irvine Medical Center 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 Irvine Medical Center.