HHS OCR report ยท 2015
The Department of Aging and Disability Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Department of Aging and Disability Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 6,600
- Submission date
- Jun 11, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has imposed a $1,600,000 civil money penalty against the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (TX HHSC), for violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules between 2013 and 2017. TX HHSC is part of the Texas HHS system, which operates state supported living centers; provides mental health and substance use services; regulates child...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Department of Aging and Disability Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,600 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 11, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 The Department of Aging and Disability Services 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 The Department of Aging and Disability Services.