HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Sarasota MRI data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sarasota MRI
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 39,962
- Submission date
- Nov 12, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Sarasota MRI, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was a victim of a hacking attack that affected the electronic protected health information of 39,962 individuals. This case was subsequently consolidated into an existing compliance review.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sarasota MRI data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 39,962 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 12, 2021.
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 Sarasota MRI 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 Sarasota MRI.