HHS OCR report · 2015
WhiteGlove Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- WhiteGlove Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 975
- Submission date
- Dec 23, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE) sent an email containing 975 patients’ names, addresses, dates of birth and insurance identification numbers to an email address outside of the company. On December 6, 2017, OCR received notification from WhiteGlove’s attorney that WhiteGlove ceased all healthcare business activities, effective August 31, 2017. OCR verified this information through a statement posted on WhiteGlove’s website. Under these circumstances WhiteGlove is no longer a CE and is not subject to t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the WhiteGlove Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 975 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 23, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 WhiteGlove Health 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 WhiteGlove Health.