HHS OCR report ยท 2023
West Virginia University Board of Governors data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- West Virginia University Board of Governors
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 2,453
- Submission date
- Mar 3, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), West Virginia University Board of Governors, reported that due to an employee error, the protected health information (PHI) of 2,453 individuals was posted on a public-facing website. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible workforce member, retrained its staff, and implemented additiona...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the West Virginia University Board of Governors data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,453 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 3, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 West Virginia University Board of Governors 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 West Virginia University Board of Governors.