HHS OCR report · 2017
Institute for Women's Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Institute for Women's Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 15,761
- Submission date
- Aug 18, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Institute for Women’s Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that a keylogger virus on its computer network captured information keyed into the CE’s system for more than a month. The protected health information (PHI) of 15,761 individuals was involved in the breach. The types of PHI included demographic, financial, and clinical information. The CE notified the affected individuals and the media. During the investigation, OCR provided technical assistance concerning a risk analysis which ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Institute for Women's Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,761 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 18, 2017.
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 Institute for Women's Health 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 Institute for Women's Health.