HHS OCR report · 2019
Aegis Medical Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Aegis Medical Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 9,800
- Submission date
- Nov 7, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Laptop, Network Server, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Aegis Medical Group, the covered entity (CE), reported than an employee was using its patients’ protected health information (PHI) for nefarious purposes. This breach affected 8,454 individuals and the PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, clinical information, health insurance information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individu...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Aegis Medical Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,800 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 7, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, Laptop, Network Server, Paper/Films.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Aegis Medical Group legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Aegis Medical Group.