HHS OCR report · 2017
Austin Manual Therapy Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Austin Manual Therapy Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,750
- Submission date
- Dec 6, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
From October 3 - 9, 2017, an unauthorized individual accessed one of the covered entity’s (CE’s) laptop computers and a shared file folder containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,750 individuals. The types of PHI involved in the breach included, names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, diagnoses, treatment information, and claims information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. To address the breach, the CE disco...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Austin Manual Therapy Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,750 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 6, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Laptop, 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 Austin Manual Therapy Associates 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 Austin Manual Therapy Associates.