HHS OCR report · 2010
University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc., DBA The Kidney Disease Program data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc., DBA The Kidney Disease Program
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 708
- Submission date
- Jun 1, 2010
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An outside computer’s unique numerical code (Internet Protocol address) accessed the covered entity’s (CE) website which contained a database containing the protected health information of 708 patients. The types of PHI involved in the breach included names, social security numbers, and treatment information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS and affected individuals. Following the breach, the CE disabled the website containing the breached PHI. As a result of OCR’s investigation...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc., DBA The Kidney Disease Program data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 708 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 1, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Louisville Research Foundation, Inc., DBA The Kidney Disease Program 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 Louisville Research Foundation, Inc., DBA The Kidney Disease Program.