HHS OCR report · 2017
Northeast OB/GYN Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northeast OB/GYN Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 10,198
- Submission date
- Aug 18, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Laptop, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Northeast OB/GYN Associates, the Covered Entity, (“CE”) reported that a keylogger virus on its computer network captured information keyed into the CE’s system for more than a month. The CE reported that the protected health information (PHI) of 10,198 individuals was involved in the breach. The types of PHI included demographic, financial, and clinical information. The CE notified the affected individuals and the media. During the course of the investigation, OCR determined that the CE retra...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northeast OB/GYN Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,198 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 18, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Laptop, 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 Northeast OB/GYN Associates 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 Northeast OB/GYN Associates.