HHS OCR report ยท 2015
UMass Memorial Medical Group, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UMass Memorial Medical Group, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 14,100
- Submission date
- Jan 30, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
UMass Memorial Medical Group, Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of its patients for approximately four months in 2014. The breach report to OCR, the individuals and the media was delayed at the request of law enforcement officials. Once law enforcement officials indicated that notifications would not compromise their investigation, the CE provided the required notifications. The breach affected approximatel...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UMass Memorial Medical Group, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,100 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 30, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 UMass Memorial Medical Group, Inc. 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 UMass Memorial Medical Group, Inc..