HHS OCR report ยท 2021
NEC Networks, LLC d/b/a CaptureRx data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NEC Networks, LLC d/b/a CaptureRx
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 2,600,000
- Submission date
- May 5, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), NEC Networks dba CaptureRx, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 2,600,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and medications. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the BA reset its passwords, provided training on security awareness, and implemented additional technica...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NEC Networks, LLC d/b/a CaptureRx data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,600,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 5, 2021.
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 NEC Networks, LLC d/b/a CaptureRx 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 NEC Networks, LLC d/b/a CaptureRx.