HHS OCR report ยท 2022
South Walton Fire District data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- South Walton Fire District
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 25,331
- Submission date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), South Walton Fire District, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 25,331 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additiona...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the South Walton Fire District data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 25,331 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 15, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 South Walton Fire District 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 Walton Fire District.