HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Texas MedClinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Texas MedClinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 6,638
- Submission date
- Apr 16, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Texas MedClinic, reported that the protected health information (PHI) of 6,638 individuals was accessible and viewable on iPads used by patients during the registration process. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to bett...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Texas MedClinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,638 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 16, 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: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 MedClinic 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 MedClinic.