HHS OCR report · 2012
Baylor Heart and Vascular Center, LLP data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Baylor Heart and Vascular Center, LLP
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,972
- Submission date
- Mar 16, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unsecured tablet computer was stolen from an employee’s vehicle on January 6, 2012. The protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included names, addresses, dates of birth, treating physicians’ names and health screening results for 1,972 individuals. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of OCR’s investigation, OCR reviewed the CE’s HIPAA policies, documentation of workforce training related to safeg...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Baylor Heart and Vascular Center, LLP data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,972 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 16, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: 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, LLP 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, LLP.