HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Rainbow Children's Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rainbow Children's Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 33,698
- Submission date
- Oct 3, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On August 3, 2016, a hacker accessed the covered entity's (CE) computer system and subsequently launched a ransomware attack, which began encrypting data stored on the CE's computer servers. The CE immediately shut down its computer system to prevent loss of patient information, and promptly launched an investigation. The CE retained an independent computer forensic expert to assist with the investigation and discovered that some patient records were irretrievably deleted. The CE provided br...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rainbow Children's Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 33,698 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 3, 2016.
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 Rainbow Children'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 Rainbow Children's Clinic.