HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Medical University of South Carolina data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Medical University of South Carolina
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,758
- Submission date
- Nov 13, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Medical University of South Carolina, reported that its business associate (BA) sent an email that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 1,758 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names only. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The employee involved was retrained.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Medical University of South Carolina
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University of South Carolina | SC | Healthcare Provider | 54,869 | Sep 11, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Medical University of South Carolina data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,758 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 13, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Medical University of South Carolina 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 Medical University of South Carolina.