HHS OCR report ยท 2012
University of Miami data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Miami
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 1,219
- Submission date
- Jan 30, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted USB drive was stolen from the vehicle of a University of Miami pathologist. The drive contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,219 patients, including names, ages, diagnoses, and treatment information. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. It also established a website related to the breach and offered credit monitoring to affected individuals. Following the breach, the CE implemented sancti...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by University of Miami
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | FL | Healthcare Provider | 6,721 | Jun 17, 2026 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| University of Miami | FL | Healthcare Provider | 2,928 | Jul 29, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| University of Miami | FL | Healthcare Provider | 973 | Dec 22, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| University of Miami | FL | Healthcare Provider | 86,000 | Mar 23, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| University of Miami | FL | Healthcare Provider | 13,074 | Feb 12, 2014 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| University of Miami | FL | Healthcare Provider | 64,846 | Sep 7, 2012 | Other, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Miami data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,219 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 30, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Miami 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 Miami.