HHS OCR report ยท 2012
Harris County Hospital District data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Harris County Hospital District
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 2,875
- Submission date
- Aug 3, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
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Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Harris County Hospital District data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,875 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 3, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, 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 Harris County Hospital District 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 Harris County Hospital District.