HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 781
- Submission date
- Jul 20, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital - Flower Mound, reported that an employee sent emails that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 781 individuals without using the blind carbon copy function. The ePHI involved included names and email addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE retrained its staff on email security.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 781 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 20, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound 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 Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound.