HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 1,951
- Submission date
- Jun 1, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity, (CE), Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,951 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, other identifiers, Social Security numbers, and medical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE san...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities | FL | Health Plan | 63,627 | Mar 1, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,951 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 1, 2018.
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 Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities 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 Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities.