HHS OCR report · 2013
South Florida Neurology Associates, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- South Florida Neurology Associates, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 900
- Submission date
- Jul 3, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A laptop computer was stolen after hours from a lab of the covered entity (CE), South Florida Neurology Associates. The laptop contained the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 900 patients and contained demographic and clinical information, including patients’ names, dates of birth, and diagnoses. The CE notified law enforcement which initiated an investigation. Additionally, the CE provided breach notification to HHS, the affected individuals, and the media, and posted s...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the South Florida Neurology Associates, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 900 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 3, 2013.
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 South Florida Neurology Associates, P.A. 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 South Florida Neurology Associates, P.A..