HHS OCR report · 2021
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, St. Margaret Hospital (“UPMC St. Margaret”) data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, St. Margaret Hospital (“UPMC St. Margaret”)
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 11,135
- Submission date
- Mar 5, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), UPMC St. Margaret, reported that an employee impermissibly emailed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 11,135 individuals to his personal email account and to another employee. The ePHI involved included names, and medication information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, the FBI, and posted substitute notice on its website. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned the employee and implemented additional administrativ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, St. Margaret Hospital (“UPMC St. Margaret”) data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 11,135 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 5, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Pittsburgh Medical Center, St. Margaret Hospital (“UPMC St. Margaret”) 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 Pittsburgh Medical Center, St. Margaret Hospital (“UPMC St. Margaret”).