HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Baylor College of Medicine data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 505
- Submission date
- Jul 28, 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), Baylor College of Medicine, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 505 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and lab results. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional technical safeguards and provided complimentary credit moni...
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 | 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) |
| Baylor College of Medicine | TX | Healthcare Provider | 1,646 | Jul 30, 2010 | 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 505 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 28, 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 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.