El Centro de Corazón Reports Data Breach Affecting Sensitive Patient Information
El Centro de Corazón, a Texas-based healthcare organization founded in 1994, has reported a data breach to the Attorney General of Texas, potentially exposing sensitive personal and protected health information. The incident, disclosed as of March 16, 2026, involved unauthorized access to systems containing data from an undetermined number of individuals.
El Centro operates three health centers in Houston, providing services such as dental care, behavioral health, primary care, women’s health, and pediatrics. The exposed data may include varying types of personal and medical information, though specific details remain undisclosed.
The organization has begun notifying affected individuals and filed a breach report with Texas authorities. While no further public statements have been issued, the incident highlights ongoing risks to healthcare data security. El Centro employs over 50 staff and serves as a key community health provider in the region.
Source: https://straussborrelli.com/2026/03/12/el-centro-de-corazon-data-breach-investigation/
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