HHS OCR report · 2025
City of McKinney data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- City of McKinney
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 17,751
- Submission date
- Feb 3, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
City of McKinney, the covered entity (CE) reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 17,751 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic, clinical, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach and OCR’s investigation, the CE revised its policies and procedures, implemented additional technical safeguards and retrained its workforce members.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the City of McKinney data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,751 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 3, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 McKinney 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 McKinney.