HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Austin Pathology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Austin Pathology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 43,676
- Submission date
- Jul 25, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Austin Pathology, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate was the subject of a data security incident affecting the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 45,429 of its patients. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, credit card and banking information, and dates of treatment. In response to this breach incident, the CE provided notice to OCR, affected individuals, and the media. During the investigation, the CE provided evidence it ha...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Austin Pathology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 43,676 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 25, 2019.
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 Austin Pathology 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 Pathology.