HHS OCR report · 2024
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 1,170
- Submission date
- Jan 22, 2024
- 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), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,170 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, addresses, dates of birth, health insurance information, and other demographic information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit repor...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,170 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 22, 2024.
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 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc. 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 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc..