HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Florida Blue data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Blue
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 939
- Submission date
- Oct 27, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On August 30, 2017, Florida Blue, the covered entity (CE), discovered that employees of its business associate (BA), Alliance & Associates Financial Services, Inc., impermissibly took protected health information (PHI) with them to their new place of employment, potentially exposing the names, dates of birth, addresses, social security numbers, medical history and some limited banking/payment information for 939 affected individuals. The CE provided timely breach notification to HHS, to the a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Florida Blue
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Blue | FL | Health Plan | 588 | Feb 4, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Florida Blue | FL | Health Plan | 32,749 | Jul 1, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Florida Blue data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 939 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 27, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Blue 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 Blue.