HHS OCR report ยท 2018
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,266
- Submission date
- May 31, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On May 3, 2018, the covered entity (CE), the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discovered that a workforce member erroneously sent a research recruitment email to 1,266 individuals in a manner that allowed them to be seen by the other email recipients. The CE determined that some emails were undeliverable and it stopped others; however, it is believed 599 emails were delivered. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | TX | Healthcare Provider | 3,598 | Jan 31, 2014 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | TX | Healthcare Provider | 29,021 | Jan 24, 2013 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | TX | Healthcare Provider | 2,264 | Aug 17, 2012 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,266 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 31, 2018.
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 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 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 University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.