HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 756
- Submission date
- May 24, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, reported that an employee emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 756 individuals to their personal email account. The PHI involved included names, treatment information, dates of service, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the employee involved and retrained workforce members to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute | FL | Healthcare Provider | 26,577 | Apr 24, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 756 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 24, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: 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 Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute 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 Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute.