HHS OCR report ยท 2011
Baylor Heart and Vascular Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Baylor Heart and Vascular Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 8,241
- Submission date
- Jan 25, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A portable ultrasound machine containing electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 8,241 individuals was stolen from the covered entity's (CE) facility. The ePHI involved in the breach included patient names, dates of birth, and limited health information. Upon discovery of the breach, the CE conducted a privacy and security assessment of its portable machines to identify vulnerabilities. Following OCR's investigation, the CE updated its privacy and security policies,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Baylor Heart and Vascular Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,241 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 25, 2011.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other, Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Heart and Vascular Center 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 Heart and Vascular Center.