HHS OCR report · 2013
Jackson Health System data breach
Jackson Health System, a healthcare provider in Florida, reported a breach affecting 566 individuals to HHS OCR on Feb 13, 2013.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jackson Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 566
- Submission date
- Feb 13, 2013
- Type of breach
- Other
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Federal law enforcement notified Federal law enforcement the covered entity (CE), Jackson Health System, on March 21, 2012, that a volunteer at Jackson North Medical Center photographed paper documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 566 patients, allegedly for use in an identity theft scheme. The type of PHI involved in the breach included patients’ names, social security numbers, addresses, and birthdates. The Ce provided breach notification to HHS, affected individual...
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 | 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 566 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 13, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Other, 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.