HHS OCR report · 2016
Midland Women's Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Midland Women's Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 717
- Submission date
- Jun 17, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On April 26, 2016, the covered entity (CE), Midland Women’s Clinic, learned that patient documents had been discovered, unsecured, at an unauthorized offsite location. The documents contained the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 717 individuals and included names, dates of birth, social security numbers, addresses and zip codes, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. Following the breach, the CE secured the patient records, update...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Midland Women's Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 717 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 17, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Midland Women's Clinic 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 Midland Women's Clinic.