HHS OCR report ยท 2020
University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. / University of Maryland Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. / University of Maryland Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 33,896
- Submission date
- Jul 24, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University of Maryland Faculty Physicians/University Maryland Medical Center, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 33,896 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented add...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. / University of Maryland Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 33,896 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 24, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. / University of Maryland Medical Center 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 Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. / University of Maryland Medical Center.