HHS OCR report · 2013
Florida Department of Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Department of Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 2,354
- Submission date
- Dec 23, 2013
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On October 30, 2013, the Florida Department of Health, the Covered Entity (CE), was notified by law enforcement officials that Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH) employees retrieved protected health information (PHI) from the CE’s Health Maintenance System (HMS) by taking pictures of their computer screens with their smart phones and providing that information to a third party to file fraudulent tax returns. The breach affected 2,354 individuals and the types of PHI involved included...
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 | 729,699 | Aug 23, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| 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) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Florida Department of Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,354 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 23, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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.