HHS OCR report ยท 2023
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 599,367
- Submission date
- Aug 17, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Harris Center of Mental Health and IDD, reported that a software application used by its business associate (BA) exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 599,367 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, health insurance information, and medical record numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD | TX | Healthcare Provider | 545,001 | Jan 5, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 599,367 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 17, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD 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 Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD.