HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. d/b/a Hanger Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. d/b/a Hanger Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 6,033
- Submission date
- May 29, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc., dba Hanger Clinic, the covered entity (CE), reported that employees of its storage facility improperly disposed of documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 6,033 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE secured the remaining documents and term...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. d/b/a Hanger Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,033 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 29, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. d/b/a Hanger Clinic 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 Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. d/b/a Hanger Clinic.