HHS OCR report · 2018
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 47,984
- Submission date
- Nov 26, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized third party obtained administrative-level credentials through a business associate (BA) of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco, the covered entity (CE). The incident remained contained within the BA’s network and compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 39,850 individuals from September 22 through September 29, 2018. The types of PHI involved in the breach included demographic and financial information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS. Affec...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 47,984 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 26, 2018.
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 Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco 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 Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco.