HHS OCR report · 2015
University of Illinois at Chicago data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 3,000
- Submission date
- Apr 28, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A physician’s assigned laptop computer containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 3,000 individuals was stolen. The type of ePHI involved in the breach included diagnoses and conditions of the individuals. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE updated relevant HIPAA policies, including encryption, to ensure the safeguarding of ePHI and sanctioned the physician involved...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Illinois at Chicago data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 28, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Illinois at Chicago 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 Illinois at Chicago.