HHS OCR report · 2020
Cano Health data breach
Cano Health, a healthcare provider in Florida, reported a breach affecting 28,268 individuals to HHS OCR on Jun 12, 2020.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cano Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 28,268
- Submission date
- Jun 12, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Cano Health, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 28,628 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, and financial and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. The CE also provided complimentary cre...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cano Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 28,268 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 12, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Cano Health 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 Cano Health.