HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Broward County Public Schools data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Broward County Public Schools
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 49,608
- Submission date
- Nov 29, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Broward County Public Schools, reported that it experienced a cybersecurity attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 49,608 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and other identifiers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards, revised its policies and proc...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Broward County Public Schools data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 49,608 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 29, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Broward County Public Schools 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 Broward County Public Schools.