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HHS OCR report · 2022

North Broward Hospital District d/b/a Broward Health data breach

North Broward Hospital District d/b/a Broward Health, a healthcare provider in Florida, reported a breach affecting 1,351,431 individuals to HHS OCR on Jan 2, 2022.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
North Broward Hospital District d/b/a Broward Health
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Florida
Individuals affected
1,351,431
Submission date
Jan 2, 2022
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Network Server
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), North Broward Hospital District dba Broward Health, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,351,432 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, telephone numbers, financial information, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, health insurance information, diagnoses, medical record numbers, and email addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute ...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the North Broward Hospital District d/b/a Broward Health data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 1,351,431 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 2, 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: 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 North Broward Hospital District d/b/a Broward Health 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 North Broward Hospital District d/b/a Broward Health.