Major Data Breach at UChicago Medical Center: 38,000 Patients Affected

University of Chicago Medical Center Data Breach Exposes Information of 38,000 Patients A data breach at the University of Chicago Medical Center has exposed the personal information of approximately 38,000 patients. The breach, which occurred in July 2024, involved unauthorized access to data held by Nationwide Recovery Services, Inc., a former third-party vendor of the University. The University was notified of the incident last month. While the vendor states they are unaware of any misuse of the information, the incident raises concerns about patient privacy and data security. "UChicago says it was notified last month of a cyber security incident that happened from July 5 to July 11 last year," reported ABC7 Chicago. The breach highlights the vulnerabilities inherent in relying on third-party vendors for sensitive patient data. The University is likely undertaking measures to improve its data security protocols in the wake of this incident. Further investigation is needed to determine the full extent of the breach and if any patient information was misused.