HHS OCR report ยท 2015
University of Rochester Medical Center and Affiliates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Rochester Medical Center and Affiliates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 3,403
- Submission date
- May 22, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) has agreed to pay $3 million to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and take substantial corrective action to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules. URMC includes healthcare components such as the School of Medicine and Dentistry and Strong Memorial Hospital. URMC is one of the largest health systems in N...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by University of Rochester Medical Center and Affiliates
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester Medical Center and Affiliates | NY | Healthcare Provider | 857 | Sep 7, 2010 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| University of Rochester Medical Center and Affiliates | NY | Healthcare Provider | 2,628 | May 20, 2010 | Other | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Rochester Medical Center and Affiliates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,403 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 22, 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 University of Rochester Medical Center and Affiliates 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 Rochester Medical Center and Affiliates.