HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Orlando Orthopaedic Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Orlando Orthopaedic Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 19,101
- Submission date
- Jul 20, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Orlando Orthopaedic Center, reported that protected health information (PHI) was viewable over the Internet due to a software error. This breach affected 19,101 individuals and the PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, health insurance information, Social Security numbers, and clinical data. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and established a toll-free number for questions or concerns. Affected individuals were a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Orlando Orthopaedic Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 19,101 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 20, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Orlando Orthopaedic Center 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 Orthopaedic Center.