HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Stroke Scan Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Stroke Scan Inc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 50,000
- Submission date
- Jan 27, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Stroke Scan reported that it experienced a security incident when an employee received an email from a hacker stating that they had access to his personal information via his home computer. While investigating this breach, OCR determined that Stroke Scan is not a covered entity and therefore, the investigation was closed.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Stroke Scan Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 50,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 27, 2023.
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.
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 Stroke Scan Inc 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 Stroke Scan Inc.