HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 651
- Submission date
- Apr 27, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that a tornado struck the medical records storage facility leased by its business associate (BA) which subsequently disclosed the protected health information (PHI) of 651 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, medical record numbers, financial information, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and other clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected indiv...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 651 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 27, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Shands Lake Shore Regional 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 Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center.