HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 600
- Submission date
- Jun 14, 2016
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Between April 19, 2016 and May 10, 2016, Iron Mountain, a business associate (BA) of the covered entity (CE), Texas Health and Human Services Commission, was unable to locate sixteen cartons of records containing protected health information (PHI). The types of PHI involved in the breach included the names, addresses, social security numbers, social security claim numbers, dates of birth, medical record numbers, Medicaid/individual numbers, case numbers, and bank account numbers for over 500...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Texas Health and Human Services Commission
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health and Human Services Commission | TX | Health Plan | 68,066 | Jan 5, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Under investigation |
| Texas Health and Human Services Commission | TX | Health Plan | 61,104 | Jan 16, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Texas Health and Human Services Commission | TX | Health Plan | 1,696 | Sep 9, 2011 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 600 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 14, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 Texas Health and Human Services Commission 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 Health and Human Services Commission.