HHS OCR report ยท 2023
University Urology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University Urology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 56,816
- Submission date
- May 1, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
University Urology reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cybersecurity incident that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 56,816 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, and health insurance information. Following the discovery of the incident, University Urology notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. University Urology mitigated the issue by strengthening its administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University Urology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 56,816 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 1, 2023.
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 Urology 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 Urology.