Vecino Health Centers
Disclosed Aug 22, 20233 years ago1,339 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Vecino Health Centers, reported that a software application used by its business associate (BA) exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,339 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
What is known
| People affected | 1,339 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | Names, Health |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| HHS OCR breach report (archive, resolved): Vecino Health Centers (Healthcare Provider, TX)ocrportal.hhs.gov · Official notice | Official notice |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| HHS archivetotal | Aug 22, 2023 | 1,339 |
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.