HHS OCR report · 2015
UPMC data breach
UPMC, a healthcare provider in Pennsylvania, reported a breach affecting 2,259 individuals to HHS OCR on May 15, 2015.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UPMC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 2,259
- Submission date
- May 15, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A business associate (BA) employee disclosed the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 2,259 of the covered entity’s (CE) patients to outside parties. The PHI involved in the breach included names, dates of birth, and social security numbers. Following the breach, the CE terminated its relationship with the BA. OCR reviewed the CE’s risk analysis to ensure compliance with the Security Rule.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UPMC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,259 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 15, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 UPMC 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 UPMC.