HHS OCR report · 2019
Kelsey Research Foundation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kelsey Research Foundation
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,228
- Submission date
- May 3, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Kelsey Research Foundation, reported that an employee inadvertently disclosed patients’ email addresses. This breach affected approximately 1,128 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. During the investigation, OCR learned that the CE sanctioned the involved workforce member involved and revised its policy and procedures to better protect sensitive data. In addition, the CE trained all workforce members on the re...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kelsey Research Foundation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,228 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 3, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Kelsey Research Foundation 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 Kelsey Research Foundation.