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
- 26,577
- Submission date
- Apr 24, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, learned that its business associate (BA) experienced cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 26,577 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, claims information, diagnoses. and medications. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE and BA provided complimentar...
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 | 756 | May 24, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | 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 26,577 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 24, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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.