HHS OCR report · 2011
Jackson Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jackson Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 1,562
- Submission date
- Jul 8, 2011
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The CE’s employee removed protected health information of 1,562 patients from the CE’s premises over a period of 18 months in order to commit identity theft. The types of PHI involved in the breach included names, addresses, dates of birth, and social Security numbers. The CE notified affected individuals, HHS, and the media about the breach. It offered a year of credit monitoring to those affected. Following the breach, the CE terminated the employee and initiated an auditing program to ...
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 | 1,471 | Aug 22, 2013 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Jackson Health System | FL | Healthcare Provider | 566 | Feb 13, 2013 | Other | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Jackson Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,562 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 8, 2011.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, Other.
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.