HHS OCR report · 2013
Barry University data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Barry University
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 9,017
- Submission date
- Dec 31, 2013
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Barry University, the covered entity (CE), discovered on May 13, 2013, that a laptop was infected with malware. The protected health information (PHI) for 8,741 individuals was potentially exposed, including names, dates of birth, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, banking/credit card information, medical record numbers, health insurance information, diagnoses, and treatment information. Due to a lengthy investigation, the CE performed its breach notification obligations out...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Barry University data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,017 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 31, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Laptop, Network Server.
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 Barry University 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 Barry University.