HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Florida Department of Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Department of Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 729,699
- Submission date
- Aug 23, 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), Florida Department of Health reported that it experienced a hacking attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 729,699 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, conditions, claims information, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Florida Department of Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Department of Health | FL | Healthcare Provider | 1,076 | Apr 13, 2016 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Florida Department of Health | FL | Healthcare Provider | 2,477 | Dec 8, 2014 | Other | Archive (closed) |
| Florida Department of Health | FL | Healthcare Provider | 2,354 | Dec 23, 2013 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Florida Department of Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 729,699 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 23, 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 Florida Department of Health 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 Department of Health.