HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bayfront Health Port Charlotte
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 1,162
- Submission date
- Apr 27, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Bayfront Health-Port Charlotte, the covered entity (CE), reported that a tornado struck the medical records storage facility leased by its business associate (BA) which subsequently disclosed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,162 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, medical record numbers, financial information, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and other clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bayfront Health Port Charlotte data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,162 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 27, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: 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 Bayfront Health Port Charlotte 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 Bayfront Health Port Charlotte.