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HHS OCR report ยท 2019

Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories, LLC d/b/a Baylor Genetics data breach

Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories, LLC d/b/a Baylor Genetics, a business associate in Texas, reported a breach affecting 1,240 individuals to HHS OCR on Dec 24, 2019.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories, LLC d/b/a Baylor Genetics
Entity type
Business Associate
State
Texas
Individuals affected
1,240
Submission date
Dec 24, 2019
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Email
Business associate present
Yes
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories, LLC, dba Baylor Genetics, reported that several workforce members were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 208,000 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, health insurance information, and clinical diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the ...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories, LLC d/b/a Baylor Genetics data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 1,240 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 24, 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: Email.

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 Miraca Genetics Laboratories, LLC d/b/a Baylor Genetics 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 Miraca Genetics Laboratories, LLC d/b/a Baylor Genetics.