HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 1,673
- Submission date
- Feb 23, 2021
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, reported that logbooks containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,673 patients went missing. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, medical record numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE stopped using logbooks and implemented a new electronic health record system.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Orlando Health South Lake Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,673 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 23, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 Orlando Health South Lake Hospital 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 Orlando Health South Lake Hospital.