HHS OCR report ยท 2025
University of Miami data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Miami
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 2,928
- Submission date
- Jul 29, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
University of Miami, the covered entity (CE) reported that a staff member impermissibly accessed the medical records of 2,928 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the staff member.
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 | 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) |
| 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 2,928 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 29, 2025.
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 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.