HHS OCR report · 2012
University of Kentucky HealthCare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Kentucky HealthCare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 4,490
- Submission date
- Jun 19, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On May 1, 2012, an unencrypted laptop of a University of Kentucky Health Care employee with the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 4,488 individuals was stolen from a workforce member’s son, who borrowed the laptop without permission and knew the computer’s password. The PHI involved in the breach included medical record numbers, dates of visits, and chief complaints. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and affected individuals, set up a ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by University of Kentucky HealthCare
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky HealthCare | KY | Healthcare Provider | 163,774 | Sep 8, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Kentucky HealthCare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,490 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 19, 2012.
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 Kentucky HealthCare 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 Kentucky HealthCare.