HHS OCR report · 2018
University of Virginia Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Virginia Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 1,882
- Submission date
- Feb 21, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University of Virginia Medical Center, reported that an unauthorized third party may have been able to view 1,882 patients’ protected health information (PHI) on a physician's laptop computer and other devices from May 3, 2015, through December 27, 2016, by using malware. The FBI confirmed that the third party did not download files to his own machines and was apprehended. The types of PHI involved in the breach included demographic and clinical information. The CE...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by University of Virginia Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Medical Center | VA | Healthcare Provider | 1,846 | Nov 30, 2012 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Virginia Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,882 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 21, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Laptop.
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 Virginia 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.
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