HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Florida PACE Centers, Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida PACE Centers, Inc
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 1,502
- Submission date
- Mar 18, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Florida PACE Centers, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,504 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE and the BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and the FBI. In its mitigation efforts, the BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeg...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Florida PACE Centers, Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,502 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 18, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 PACE Centers, Inc 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 PACE Centers, Inc.