HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Texas Family Psychology Associates, P.C. dba Compass Psychological Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Texas Family Psychology Associates, P.C. dba Compass Psychological Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 12,000
- Submission date
- Dec 17, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Texas Family Psychology Associates dba Compass Psychological Associates, reported that a spouse of a former employee accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 12,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, and medical information. The CE notified HHS, local law enforcement, and the FBI. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards, and retrained its workforce members regard...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Texas Family Psychology Associates, P.C. dba Compass Psychological Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 17, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Texas Family Psychology Associates, P.C. dba Compass Psychological 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 Texas Family Psychology Associates, P.C. dba Compass Psychological Associates.