HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 2,716
- Submission date
- Mar 10, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, detected an unusual pattern of accessing electronic patient records from two different sources and confirmed that an employee of a community physician and an employee with a contracted vendor, acting independently, accessed patient records without a legitimate business need. The types of protected health information (PHI) potentially viewed included full names, home addresses, dates of birth, medical record numbers, pr...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University Health System | VA | Healthcare Provider | 4,441 | May 27, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,716 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 10, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Virginia Commonwealth University Health System 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 Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.