HHS OCR report ยท 2013
UPMC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UPMC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 1,279
- Submission date
- Nov 27, 2013
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An employee impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,279 individuals. The types of PHI accessed included names, dates of birth, social security numbers, and addresses, as well as clinical information. The covered entity (CE), UPMC, provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned the employee and notified law enforcement. 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 1,279 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 27, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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.