HHS OCR report · 2022
John Knox Village of Florida data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- John Knox Village of Florida
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 5,000
- Submission date
- May 27, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), John Knox Village of Florida, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 5,000 individuals. The PHI involved included, names, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided free credit monitoring ser...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the John Knox Village of Florida data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 27, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 John Knox Village of Florida 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 John Knox Village of Florida.