HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Allergy and Asthma Clinic of Fort Worth data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Allergy and Asthma Clinic of Fort Worth
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 69,777
- Submission date
- Jul 16, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Allergy and Asthma Clinic of Fort Worth, reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information of 69,777 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards an...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Allergy and Asthma Clinic of Fort Worth data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 69,777 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 16, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Allergy and Asthma Clinic of Fort Worth 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 and Asthma Clinic of Fort Worth.