HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Allergy & Asthma Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Allergy & Asthma Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 711
- Submission date
- Oct 26, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Allergy & Asthma Center, reported that a workforce member inadvertently e-mailed a document that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 711 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the workforce members and retrained all employees.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Allergy & Asthma Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 711 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 26, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Allergy & Asthma 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.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Allergy & Asthma Center.