HHS OCR report · 2023
Ascension Seton data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ascension Seton
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 17,191
- Submission date
- Jun 6, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Ascension Seton, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 17,191 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, financial and health insurance information, lab results, medications, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ascension Seton data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,191 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 6, 2023.
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 Ascension Seton 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 Ascension Seton.