HHS OCR report ยท 2021
University of Miami data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Miami
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 86,000
- Submission date
- Mar 23, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University of Miami, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 86,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notification on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrati...
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 | 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) |
| 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 86,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 23, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: 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 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.