HHS OCR report · 2023
Hillsborough County, Florida (County Government) data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hillsborough County, Florida (County Government)
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 70,636
- Submission date
- Jul 26, 2023
- 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), Hillsborough County, Florida, reported that a software application exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 70,636 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hillsborough County, Florida (County Government) data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 70,636 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 26, 2023.
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 Hillsborough County, Florida (County Government) 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 Hillsborough County, Florida (County Government).