HHS OCR report · 2019
City of Georgetown Fire Department data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- City of Georgetown Fire Department
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 719
- Submission date
- May 31, 2019
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), City of Georgetown Fire Department, reported that an unencrypted tablet containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,336 individuals, was missing. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring services. During the investigation, OCR provided ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the City of Georgetown Fire Department data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 719 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 31, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Georgetown Fire 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 Georgetown Fire Department.