HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Urology Austin, PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Urology Austin, PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 279,663
- Submission date
- Mar 22, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized user obtained remote access to the servers of the covered entity (CE), Seguin Dermatology. The protected health information (PHI) potentially affected included the names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and medical information of approximately 279,663 individuals. As a result of the breach, the CE improved safeguards, updated its policies and procedures, and trained its workforce members on better practices to protect PHI. Further, the CE provided breach n...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Urology Austin, PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 279,663 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 22, 2017.
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 Urology Austin, PLLC 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 Urology Austin, PLLC.