HHS OCR report · 2014
South Texas Veterans Health Care System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- South Texas Veterans Health Care System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 4,000
- Submission date
- Oct 9, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), South Texas Veterans Health Care System, incorrectly mailed 2,000 letters with another veteran’s protected health information (PHI) printed on the other side. The types of PHI involved in the breach included patients’ names, addresses, and medication information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of OCR’s investigation, the CE updated its procedures for fulfilling mailing requests and issued a memorandum to ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by South Texas Veterans Health Care System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas Veterans Health Care System | TX | Healthcare Provider | 1,430 | Apr 28, 2010 | Improper Disposal, Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the South Texas Veterans Health Care System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 9, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 South Texas Veterans Health Care System 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 South Texas Veterans Health Care System.