HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Center for Disease Detection, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Center for Disease Detection, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 2,436
- Submission date
- Apr 21, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Center for Disease Detection, reported that an unauthorized third party obtained access to a CD that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 2,436 individuals. The PHI involved included names and laboratory tests. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguard...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Center for Disease Detection, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,436 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 21, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Center for Disease Detection, 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 Disease Detection, LLC.