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ArchivedSubmitted 09/26/2017
State
TX
Covered entity type
Healthcare Provider
Individuals affected
1,069
Business associate present
No
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Network Server
First seen by InfoSec Signals
9/23/2026
Last seen in OCR export
9/23/2026

OCR description

On November 19, 2016, an individual hacked into the covered entity’s (CE) file transfer (FTP) computer server, stole documents, and subsequently reported the incident to the CE and OCR. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach incident included demographic, financial, and clinical information. In response to the breach incident, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards, including encryption and firewall protection. Further, the CE stopped using FTP servers, updated its Privacy and Security policies and procedures, conducted an updated risk analysis, and implemented a corresponding risk management plan. OCR obtained assurances that the CE implemented these corrective actions.

Change history

  • 9/23/2026Added to OCR's archive list

Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights about this source

Records are reproduced as published; entity names and figures are OCR's.

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