HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Utah Pathology Services, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Utah Pathology Services, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Utah
- Individuals affected
- 148,594
- Submission date
- Aug 28, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Utah Pathology Services, Inc., reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 148,594 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, gender, telephone numbers, addresses, health insurance information, clinical and diagnostic information, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Utah Pathology Services, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 148,594 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 28, 2020.
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 Utah Pathology Services, Inc. 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 Utah Pathology Services, Inc..