HHS OCR report · 2014
Florida Department of Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Department of Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 2,477
- Submission date
- Dec 8, 2014
- Type of breach
- Other
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An employee of the covered entity (CE), Florida Department of Health, sent an unencrypted email with an attachment containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,477 patients to four physicians who were the intended recipients of the email. The ePHI in the attachment included patients’ dates of birth, social security numbers, screening test results, and diagnoses. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the ...
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 | 2,354 | 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 2,477 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 8, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Other, 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 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.