HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Tyler Family Circle of Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Tyler Family Circle of Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,860
- Submission date
- May 6, 2021
- 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), Tyler Family Circle of Care, reported that its business associate (BA) was subject to a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 1,860 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, and medications prescribed. The BA notified affected individuals and the media while the CE notified HHS.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Tyler Family Circle of Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,860 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 6, 2021.
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 Tyler Family Circle of Care 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 Tyler Family Circle of Care.