HHS OCR report ยท 2013
UT Physicians data breach
UT Physicians, a healthcare provider in Texas, reported a breach affecting 596 individuals to HHS OCR on Aug 28, 2013.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UT Physicians
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 596
- Submission date
- Aug 28, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted laptop computer containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 596 individuals was stolen from the covered entity's (CE), UT Physicians, facility. The laptop was stored in a locked closet, in an area secured by a key card. The laptop had been attached to an electromyography (EMG) nerve device and had been inventoried as a medical device. The ePHI included patients' names, dates of birth, and medical record numbers along with the values from th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by UT Physicians
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT Physicians | TX | Healthcare Provider | 2,793 | May 18, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UT Physicians data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 596 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 28, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 UT Physicians 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 UT Physicians.