HHS OCR report ยท 2022
First Step of Sarasota, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- First Step of Sarasota, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 52,500
- Submission date
- Feb 25, 2022
- 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), First Step of Sarasota, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 52,500 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the First Step of Sarasota, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 52,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 25, 2022.
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 First Step of Sarasota, 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 First Step of Sarasota, Inc..