HHS OCR report ยท 2012
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
- 2,264
- Submission date
- Aug 17, 2012
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, reported that an employee lost an unencrypted thumb drive that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,264 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. Upon the completion of its investigation, OCR sought resolution of potential violations of the HIPAA Rules for failure to implement encryption and decryption...
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 | 1,266 | May 31, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| 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) |
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 2,264 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 17, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 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.