HHS OCR report · 2013
University of Mississippi Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Mississippi
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- Mar 21, 2013
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) has agreed to settle multiple alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). OCR’s investigation of UMMC was triggered by a breach of unsecured electronic protected health information (“ePHI”) affecting approximately 10,000 individuals. During the investigation, OCR determined that UMMC was aware of risks and vulnera...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by University of Mississippi Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | MS | Healthcare Provider | 7,492 | Jul 7, 2017 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Mississippi Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 21, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi Medical Center.