HHS OCR report · 2017
Florida Healthy Kids Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Healthy Kids Corporation
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 2,000
- Submission date
- Sep 7, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
For a period of approximately 24 hours on July 25 and 26, 2017, an unauthorized individual was able to access an email account belonging to an employee of the covered entity, Florida Healthy Kids Corporation, via a successful phishing attack. The employee received the email on July 25, 2017, correctly identified it as suspicious, and contacted the CE’s information technology (IT) department. Following the IT department’s instructions, the employee opened an attachment to the email and entered...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Florida Healthy Kids Corporation
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Healthy Kids Corporation | FL | Health Plan | 3,500,000 | Jan 29, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Florida Healthy Kids Corporation | FL | Health Plan | 580 | Apr 9, 2014 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Florida Healthy Kids Corporation | FL | Business Associate | 3,667 | Feb 19, 2013 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 7, 2017.
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 Healthy Kids Corporation 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 Healthy Kids Corporation.