HHS OCR report · 2014
University Urology, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University Urology, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 1,144
- Submission date
- Apr 14, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A nurse practitioner (“NP”) of the covered entity (CE), University Urology, left the practice to start her own clinic. An administrative assistant of the CE provided the NP with lists of patient information in June 2013 and January 2014 that contained the names, addresses, gender, age, and first and last dates of service for 1,144 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE terminated the administrative ass...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University Urology, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,144 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 14, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Urology, P.C. 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 Urology, P.C..