HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Dallas County data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dallas County
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 201,404
- Submission date
- Dec 18, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Dallas County, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 201,404 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals and HHS. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Dallas County
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | TX | Healthcare Provider | 501 | Apr 14, 2023 | Improper Disposal | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dallas County data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 201,404 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 18, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Dallas County 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 Dallas County.