HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Jackson Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jackson Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 1,471
- Submission date
- Aug 22, 2013
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has imposed a civil money penalty of $2,154,000 against Jackson Health System (JHS) for violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security and Breach Notification Rules between 2013 and 2016. JHS is a nonprofit academic medical system based in Miami, Florida, which operates six major hospitals, a network of urgent care centers, multiple primary care and specialty c...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Jackson Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Health System | FL | Healthcare Provider | 566 | Feb 13, 2013 | Other | Archive (closed) |
| Jackson Health System | FL | Healthcare Provider | 1,562 | Jul 8, 2011 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Jackson Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,471 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 22, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: 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 Jackson Health System 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 Jackson Health System.