HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Seton Family of Hospitals data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Seton Family of Hospitals
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 39,000
- Submission date
- Apr 24, 2015
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Seton Family of Hospitals, the covered entity (CE), experienced two email phishing attacks. The attacks involved protected health information (PHI) including the names, dates of birth, social security numbers, and treatment information of approximately 39,160 individuals. Upon discovering the breach, the CE took steps to immediately disable affected email accounts. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE improved technical security and retrai...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Seton Family of Hospitals data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 39,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 24, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Seton Family of Hospitals 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 Seton Family of Hospitals.