HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Deer Oaks Behavioral Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Deer Oaks Behavioral Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 171,871
- Submission date
- Jul 31, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution (Deer Oaks), a behavioral health provider, resolving potential violations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules. Deer Oaks provides psychological and psychiatric services to residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities. OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Deer Oaks Behavioral Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 171,871 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 31, 2024.
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 Deer Oaks Behavioral Health 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 Deer Oaks Behavioral Health.