HHS OCR report · 2010
Baylor College of Medicine data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,646
- Submission date
- Jul 30, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted laptop computer was stolen from an administrative office. The laptop contained the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 1,618 patients (originally reported as 1,646). The types of PHI involved in the breach included the demographic and clinical information of pediatric cardiology patients, including names, medical record numbers, dates of service, diagnoses, and dates of birth. Following the breach, the covered entity (CE), Texas Children’s Hospital, and Baylo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Baylor College of Medicine
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | TX | Healthcare Provider | 801 | Mar 29, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Baylor College of Medicine | TX | Healthcare Provider | 505 | Jul 28, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Baylor College of Medicine | TX | Healthcare Provider | 4,586 | Sep 9, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Baylor College of Medicine | TX | Healthcare Provider | 1,004 | Aug 7, 2015 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Baylor College of Medicine data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,646 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 30, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Baylor College of Medicine 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 Baylor College of Medicine.