HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Brevard Physician Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Brevard Physician Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 7,976
- Submission date
- Oct 24, 2017
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Brevard Physician Associates, reported a breach when three computers were stolen from its facility. One of the computers contained protected health information (PHI) for 7,976 individuals. The PHI included names, clinical information, and insurance information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, media, and posted substitute notice on its website. During the course of the investigation, the CE initiated procedures to remotely wipe the con...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Brevard Physician Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,976 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 24, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Brevard Physician Associates 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 Brevard Physician Associates.