HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Shands at UF data breach
Shands at UF, a healthcare provider in Florida, reported a breach affecting 12,580 individuals to HHS OCR on Mar 1, 2010.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Shands at UF
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 12,580
- Submission date
- Mar 1, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A laptop containing certain information collected on approximately 12,580 individuals referred to Shands at UF GI Clinical Services was stolen from the private residence of an employee. The stolen information included patient names, social security numbers, and medical record numbers. As a result of the incident, the employee was counseled by her supervisor, issued written corrective action with a 3-day suspension, and provided additional HIPAA training. OCR reviewed Shands at UF's most re...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Shands at UF data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,580 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 1, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Shands at UF 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 Shands at UF.