HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Walnut Place data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Walnut Place
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 5,000
- Submission date
- May 12, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Walnut Place, experienced a ransomware attack on one of its computer servers containing electronic protected health information (ePHI). The types of ePHI on the server included the demographic, clinical, and health insurance information of approximately 6,500 individuals. Upon discovering the breach, the CE contained and stopped the attack by removing infected files from the server. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The C...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Walnut Place
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Place | TX | Healthcare Provider | 5,000 | Jul 5, 2017 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Walnut Place data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 12, 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 Walnut Place 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 Walnut Place.