HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Denton County, Texas data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Denton County, Texas
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 326,417
- Submission date
- Aug 24, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Denton County, Texas, reported that a configuration error in a third-party software application potentially exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 326,417 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Denton County, Texas data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 326,417 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 24, 2021.
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 Denton County, Texas 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 Denton County, Texas.