Denton County, Texas
Disclosed Aug 24, 20215 years ago326,417 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Denton County, Texas, reported that a configuration error in a third-party software application potentially exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 326,417 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
What is known
| People affected | 326,417 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Attack | Insider |
| Data exposed | Names, Health |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| HHS OCR breach report (archive, resolved): Denton County, Texas (Healthcare Provider, TX)ocrportal.hhs.gov · Official notice | Official notice |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| HHS archivetotal | Aug 24, 2021 | 326,417 |
History of this record
- 2026-09-25 · added · backfill source
First seen 2026-09-25 (HHS archive), confirmed by HHS OCR. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.