HHS OCR report · 2020
North Texas Institute of Neurology and Headache data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- North Texas Institute of Neurology and Headache
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- Mar 13, 2020
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), North Texas Institute of Neurology and Headache, reported that a laptop computer containing the protected health information (PHI) of 500 individuals was stolen from an employee’s vehicle. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards to better protect sensitive data. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules. After filing the breach report, the CE reported that the laptop...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the North Texas Institute of Neurology and Headache data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 13, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 North Texas Institute of Neurology and Headache 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 North Texas Institute of Neurology and Headache.