HHS OCR report ยท 2014
University of Pennsylvania Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Pennsylvania Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 661
- Submission date
- Jul 16, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A bag containing a compact disk - read only memory (CD-ROM) was stolen from the vehicle of a physician associated with the covered entity (CE). The CD-ROM involved in the breach contained names, dates of birth, social security numbers, medical histories, and the treatment information of approximately 2,046 individuals. Following the breach, the CE filed a police report and provided breach notification to affected individuals, HHS, and the media. The CE sanctioned and retrained the physicia...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Pennsylvania Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 661 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 16, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Pennsylvania Health System 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 Pennsylvania Health System.