HHS OCR report ยท 2011
University of Kentucky - UK HealthCare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Kentucky - UK HealthCare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 3,604
- Submission date
- Jul 28, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted company laptop computer was stolen from the car of an employee of the covered entity (CE). The laptop contained the protected health information (PHI) of 3,604 individuals and included names, dates of birth, social security numbers, medical record numbers, and diagnoses. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and affected individuals. In response to this incident, the CE implemented a policy requiring encryption on all laptops containing PHI. The CE also pro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Kentucky - UK HealthCare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,604 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 28, 2011.
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 - UK 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 - UK HealthCare.