HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Orlando VA Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Orlando VA Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 9,850
- Submission date
- Mar 5, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Orlando VA Medical Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee emailed documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 9,850 individuals to a personal email account. The PHI involved included names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, and birthdates. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to affected individuals and obtain...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Orlando VA Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,850 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 5, 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: Email.
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 VA Medical 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 VA Medical Center.