HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Vanderbilt University Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 556
- Submission date
- Jan 5, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Vanderbilt University Medical Center, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 556 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE posted substitute notice on its website. The BA also provided complimentary cr...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Vanderbilt University Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | TN | Healthcare Provider | 3,298 | Jul 24, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Under investigation |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | TN | Healthcare Provider | 3,247 | Feb 24, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Vanderbilt University Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 556 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 5, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center.