HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 634
- Submission date
- Feb 4, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Center for Autism and Related Disorders, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 634 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, claims information, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE worked with the BA to implement additional technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 634 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 4, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC 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 Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC.