HHS OCR report ยท 2012
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 2,365
- Submission date
- Sep 12, 2012
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Anomalous activity occurred on a single computer server utilized to support clinical trial programs at the covered entity (CE), the University of New Mexico Cancer Center. The University of new Mexico is a component of the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. The electronic protected health information (ePHI) included the names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, patient identification numbers, and/or social security numbers of approximately 2,365 individuals. Upon disco...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center | NM | Healthcare Provider | 1,900 | Feb 23, 2010 | Other | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,365 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 12, 2012.
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 of New Mexico Health Sciences 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 New Mexico Health Sciences Center.