HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Heart of Florida Health Center, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Heart of Florida Health Center, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 721
- Submission date
- Oct 31, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Heart of Florida Health Center, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 721 individuals over the Internet. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, medications, medical diagnoses, and claims and other treatment information. The CE had notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Heart of Florida Health Center, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 721 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 31, 2022.
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 Heart of Florida Health Center, 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 Heart of Florida Health Center, Inc..