HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Florida Department of Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Department of Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 1,076
- Submission date
- Apr 13, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Florida Department of Health, discovered on February 17, 2016, that an additional 1,076 individuals were affected by a breach previously reported in 2013 as affecting 877 individuals. The breach occurred when an employee with legitimate access to PHI stole demographic information for illegal purposes. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the additionally identified individuals, and the media, as well as posting substitute notice on its website. Following 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 | 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 1,076 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 13, 2016.
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 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.