HHS OCR report · 2016
Central Ohio Urology Group, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Central Ohio Urology Group, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 300,000
- Submission date
- Sep 23, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Electronic protected health information (ePHI) contained on the covered entity’s (CE) computer server was compromised by an unauthorized third-party from July 18 to August 2, 2016. The PHI involved in the compromised server included full names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, home addresses, drivers’ licenses, claims information, credit/bank account numbers, and treatment notes pertaining to 300,000 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Central Ohio Urology Group, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 300,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 23, 2016.
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 Central Ohio Urology Group, Inc. 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 Central Ohio Urology Group, Inc..