HHS OCR report · 2013
Children's Medical Center of Dallas data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Children's Medical Center of Dallas
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 2,462
- Submission date
- Jul 10, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Lack of timely action risks security and costs money The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has announced a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) civil money penalty against Children’s Medical Center of Dallas (Children’s) based on its impermissible disclosure of unsecured electronic protected health information (ePHI) and non-compliance over many years with multiple standards of the HIPAA Security Rule. OCR issued a No...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Children's Medical Center of Dallas
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Medical Center of Dallas | TX | Healthcare Provider | 3,800 | Jan 18, 2010 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Children's Medical Center of Dallas data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,462 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 10, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Children's Medical Center of Dallas 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 Children's Medical Center of Dallas.