HHS OCR report · 2020
University Hopsital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University Hopsital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 39,207
- Submission date
- Nov 13, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
University Hospital, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 39,207 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, passport numbers, health insurance information, and other treatment information. University Hospital notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE strengthened its administr...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University Hopsital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 39,207 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 13, 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: 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 Hopsital 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 Hopsital.