HHS OCR report ยท 2014
University Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Louisiana
- Individuals affected
- 6,073
- Submission date
- Aug 15, 2014
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On August 15, 2014, the covered entity (CE), University Health, reported a breach when a professor from City College of San Francisco notified them by email of security issues. Protected health information (PHI) from the E.A. Conway Medical Center was contained on an unsecured server that was accessible online. The types of PHI involved in the breach included financial and medical information and affected 6,075 individuals. The CE immediately took the server off-line, which discontinued an...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by University Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Health | TX | Healthcare Provider | 2,704 | Apr 8, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,073 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 15, 2014.
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 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 University Health.