HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Florida Blue data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Blue
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 32,749
- Submission date
- Jul 1, 2021
- 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), Florida Blue, reported that it was the subject of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 32,749 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, mailing addresses, email addresses, dates of birth, claims and health insurance information, diagnoses/conditions, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. Following t...
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 | 939 | Oct 27, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Florida Blue data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 32,749 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 1, 2021.
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 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.