HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Fort Worth Allergy and Asthma Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fort Worth Allergy and Asthma Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 25,000
- Submission date
- Aug 5, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Several computers, including a server, were stolen during a burglary at the covered entity's (CE) premises. The breach affected approximately 25,000 individuals and included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, driver license numbers, diagnoses, and conditions. Following the breach, the CE provided breach notification to affected individuals, the media, and HHS. It also improved physical security and began using a new model for its management practices with an off-site ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fort Worth Allergy and Asthma Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 25,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 5, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Fort Worth Allergy and Asthma Associates 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 Fort Worth Allergy and Asthma Associates.