- State
- TX
- Covered entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- Individuals affected
- 5,840
- Business associate present
- No
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- 9/23/2026
- Last seen in OCR export
- 9/23/2026
OCR description
Two computers containing files with dictated letters were stolen from the covered entity (CE), Greater Dallas Orthopaedics, PLLC. The protected health information (PHI) on the audio files included the names and medical information of approximately 5,840 individuals. Upon discovering the breach, the CE filed a police report. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE improved physical security and retrained staff. OCR obtained assurances that the CE implemented the corrective actions listed.
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.