HHS OCR report ยท 2014
City of Dallas Fire-Rescue Department data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- City of Dallas Fire-Rescue Department
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,000
- Submission date
- Oct 15, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Multiple laptop computers containing EKG strips were lost, stolen, or unaccounted for from the covered entity (CE), City of Dallas Fire-Rescue Department. The electronic protected health information (ePHI) on the laptops included EKG strips in addition to the names, addresses, medical history, diagnoses, dates of birth, and the social security numbers of approximately 1,000 individuals. Upon discovering the breach, the CE formed a breach assessment team to review and address investigation f...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the City of Dallas Fire-Rescue Department data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 15, 2014.
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 City of Dallas Fire-Rescue Department 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 City of Dallas Fire-Rescue Department.