Arizona State Urological Institute
Disclosed Jul 10, 20233 years ago1,626 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Arizona State Urological Institute, reported that an employee impermissibly sent an email containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,626 individuals to her personal email account. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the employee, worked with local law enforcement, conducted retraining, and added administrative safeguards. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules.
What is known
| People affected | 1,626 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Attack | Insider |
| Data exposed | Names, Health |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| HHS OCR breach report (archive, resolved): Arizona State Urological Institute (Healthcare Provider, AZ)ocrportal.hhs.gov · Official notice | Official notice |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| HHS archivetotal | Jul 10, 2023 | 1,626 |
History of this record
- 2026-09-25 · added · backfill source
First seen 2026-09-25 (HHS archive), confirmed by HHS OCR. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.