HHS OCR report · 2023
UofL Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UofL Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 8,175
- Submission date
- Aug 18, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), UofL Health, reported that a software application used by its business associate (BA) exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 8,175 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, addresses, and treatment information. In response to the breach, the CE and BA provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Staff were ret...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UofL Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,175 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 18, 2023.
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 UofL Health 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 UofL Health.