HHS OCR report ยท 2017
University of Oklahoma, OU Physicians data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Oklahoma, OU Physicians
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oklahoma
- Individuals affected
- 1,637
- Submission date
- Apr 4, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, reported that a resident physician set his university email to automatically forward to his personal email account. The protected health information (PHI) involved the names, medical information, dates of birth, and social security numbers for approximately 1,637 individuals. As a result of the breach, the CE improved safeguards, updated its policies and procedures, and trained its workforce members on better practices to...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Oklahoma, OU Physicians data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,637 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 4, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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, OU Physicians 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, OU Physicians.