HHS OCR report · 2021
Epilepsy Foundation of Texas data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Epilepsy Foundation of Texas
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 2,824
- Submission date
- Sep 24, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Epilepsy Foundation of Texas, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,824 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring services. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Epilepsy Foundation of Texas data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,824 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 24, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Epilepsy Foundation of 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 Epilepsy Foundation of Texas.