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HHS OCR report · 2020

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute data breach

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, a healthcare provider in Florida, reported a breach affecting 4,056 individuals to HHS OCR on Sep 2, 2020.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Florida
Individuals affected
4,056
Submission date
Sep 2, 2020
Type of breach
Theft
Location of breached information
Other Portable Electronic Device, Paper/Films
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, reported that a briefcase that contained electronic storage devices as well as documents was stolen from an employee’s vehicle. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 4,056 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 2, 2020.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device, 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 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute 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 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute.