HHS OCR report · 2015
University of Colorado Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Colorado Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 827
- Submission date
- Dec 2, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On October 9, 2015, University of Colorado Health, the covered entity (CE) discovered that a nurse working in one of the CE’s network hospitals impermissibly accessed 827 individuals’ medical records between October 2014 and September 2015. The CE discovered the nurse’s impermissible accesses after an anonymous individual telephoned the CE’s privacy hotline regarding the nurse’s suspected conduct. To carry out these impermissible accesses, the nurse utilized the CE’s electronic health recor...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Colorado Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 827 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 2, 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 Colorado 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 Colorado Health.