HHS OCR report · 2015
University Hospitals data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University Hospitals
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 848
- Submission date
- Jan 15, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
University Hospitals, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 848 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, health insurance information, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, financial information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and established a complimentary toll-free number f...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University Hospitals data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 848 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 15, 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: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Hospitals 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 Hospitals.