HHS OCR report ยท 2020
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
- 2,298
- Submission date
- Feb 27, 2020
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Harris County Hospital District dba Harris Health System, reported that an employee lost two envelopes containing the protected health information (PHI) of 2,298 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional adm...
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 | 455,676 | Jul 21, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | 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 2,298 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 27, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 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.