HHS OCR report ยท 2018
University of Utah Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Utah Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Utah
- Individuals affected
- 607
- Submission date
- Jun 2, 2018
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A laptop computer and an external hard drive containing protected health information (PHI) were stolen from the University of Utah Health, Moran Eye Center, the covered entity (CE), on or about April 3, 2018. Together, the stolen equipment contained the PHI of 607 individuals, including their retinal scans, names, dates of birth, and medical record numbers. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE identified the thief, rep...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by University of Utah Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Health | UT | Health Plan | 8,606 | Aug 15, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| University of Utah Health | UT | Healthcare Provider | 3,670 | Mar 21, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Utah Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 607 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 2, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 of Utah Health 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 of Utah Health.