HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Houston Health Department data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Houston Health Department
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 10,291
- Submission date
- Feb 24, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), the Houston Health Department, reported that its business associate (BA) accidentally posted the protected health information (PHI) of 10,291 individuals on its website. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, email addresses, lab results, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to affect...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Houston Health Department
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Health Department | TX | Healthcare Provider | 6,695 | Feb 10, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Houston Health Department data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,291 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 24, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Houston Health Department 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 Houston Health Department.