HHS OCR report · 2023
Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 455,676
- Submission date
- Jul 21, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Harris County Hospital District dba Harris Health System, reported that a software application exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 455,676 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provid...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System | TX | Healthcare Provider | 2,298 | Feb 27, 2020 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 455,676 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 21, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System 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 d/b/a Harris Health System.