HHS OCR report ยท 2018
North Texas Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- North Texas Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 3,350
- Submission date
- Mar 15, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), North Texas Medical Center, inadvertently provided two unredacted e-mails to a member of the public in response to a public information act request that was made under state law. The incident compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 3,368 individuals and included demographic and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals and the media. Following the breach, the CE updated its policies and training to its workforce members to preve...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the North Texas Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,350 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 15, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Medical Center 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 Medical Center.