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HHS OCR report · 2015

University of Oklahoma, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology data breach

University of Oklahoma, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a healthcare provider in Oklahoma, reported a breach affecting 7,693 individuals to HHS OCR on Jul 3, 2015.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
University of Oklahoma, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Oklahoma
Individuals affected
7,693
Submission date
Jul 3, 2015
Type of breach
Theft
Location of breached information
Laptop
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

An unencrypted, password-protected laptop computer was stolen from a resident physician’s car. The laptop contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 7,693 individuals and included patients’ names, dates of birth, medical procedure dates, medications, lab results, admission and discharge dates, treating physicians’ names, and treatment plans. The covered entity (CE), University of Oklahoma, provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the ...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the University of Oklahoma, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 7,693 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 3, 2015.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.

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 Oklahoma, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 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 Oklahoma, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.