HHS OCR report · 2017
Baptist Medical Center South data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Baptist Medical Center South
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 531
- Submission date
- Jun 30, 2017
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Baptist Medical South, the covered entity (CE), lost a hard drive that was used to store backup electroencephalogram (EEG) test results. The breach affected 531 individuals and the types of protected health information (PHI) on the drive included patients’ names, dates of birth, hospital and medical record numbers, physicians’ orders, diagnoses, room numbers, and EEG image results. The CE provided breach notification to affected individuals, the media, and HHS and also posted notification ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Baptist Medical Center South data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 531 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 30, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Baptist Medical Center South 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 Baptist Medical Center South.