HHS OCR report · 2020
MHMR of Tarrant County data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- MHMR of Tarrant County
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 6,524
- Submission date
- Jan 31, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
MHMR of Tarrant County, the covered entity (CE), reported that two employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 6,524 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, Social Security numbers, treatment information, and drivers’ license numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented new administrative and technical safeguards a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the MHMR of Tarrant County data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,524 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 31, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 MHMR of Tarrant County 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 MHMR of Tarrant County.