HHS OCR report · 2018
Indiana University School of Medicine data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Indiana University School of Medicine
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 1,431
- Submission date
- Oct 11, 2018
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Indiana University School of Medicine, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee’s vehicle was stolen along with a laptop that was inside. Also in the vehicle was multiple documents containing PHI. This breach affected 2,249 individuals and the PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of this incident, the CE implemented additional administrativ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Indiana University School of Medicine data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,431 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 11, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Indiana University School of Medicine 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 Indiana University School of Medicine.