HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Florida Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 12,724
- Submission date
- May 3, 2018
- 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 Hospital, reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 12,724 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, clinical information, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and offered complimentary credit monitoring services to all affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE implemented ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Florida Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Hospital | FL | Healthcare Provider | 8,700 | Mar 20, 2015 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Florida Hospital | FL | Healthcare Provider | 12,784 | Oct 13, 2011 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Florida Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,724 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 3, 2018.
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 Hospital 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 Hospital.