HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Urology Associates, Professional Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Urology Associates, Professional Corporation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Montana
- Individuals affected
- 6,500
- Submission date
- Jul 24, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Urology Associates, reported that 6,500 individuals were affected by a breach that occurred when unknown individuals broke into a locked storage unit at a secure storage facility where it stored medical records. The boxes containing the medical records had clearly been rifled through, but there was no indication that records were removed. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. It also provided one year of free credit monito...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Urology Associates, Professional Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 24, 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 Urology Associates, Professional Corporation 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 Urology Associates, Professional Corporation.