HHS OCR report · 2014
University of Miami data breach
University of Miami, a healthcare provider in Florida, reported a breach affecting 13,074 individuals to HHS OCR on Feb 12, 2014.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Miami
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 13,074
- Submission date
- Feb 12, 2014
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University of Miami Health System, reported that on or around June 27, 2013, it learned from Iron Mountain, its business associate (BA), that 15 boxes containing patients’ protected health information (PHI) were lost during the transfer between its new and old storage/shredding vendors. The boxes contained a mix of billing and research records of 13,074 patients that included financial and clinical information. Following the breach, the CE provided breach notificati...
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 | 64,846 | Sep 7, 2012 | Other, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| University of Miami | FL | Healthcare Provider | 1,219 | Jan 30, 2012 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Miami data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,074 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 12, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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.