HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Florida Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 8,700
- Submission date
- Mar 20, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Law enforcement discovered paper records belonging to the covered entity (CE), Florida Hospital, during the course of an investigation. An internal investigation revealed that two employees had been accessing and printing records in excess of their job duties. The protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included demographic data (including social security numbers), clinical information, and health insurance information affecting 8,816 individuals. The CE provided breach no...
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 | 12,724 | May 3, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | 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 8,700 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 20, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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.