HHS OCR report · 2017
The University of Vermont Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The University of Vermont Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Vermont
- Individuals affected
- 2,300
- Submission date
- Jul 21, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University of Vermont Medical Center, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack. The breached account contained the protected health information (PHI) of 2,300 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, clinical and diagnostic information, and Social Security numbers. As a result of this breach, the CE immediately reset the employee’s password and implemented additional technical safeguards to better protect ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The University of Vermont Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,300 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 21, 2017.
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 The University of Vermont 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 The University of Vermont Medical Center.