HHS OCR report · 2017
Tampa Bay Surgery Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Tampa Bay Surgery Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 25,848
- Submission date
- Jun 20, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Tampa Bay Surgery Center, was notified by the FBI that on May 4, 2017, patient information had been posted online. Based on the CE’s internal investigation, it was determined that a cyber-attacker known as “The Dark Overlord” had compromised remote access to its information system and stole a spreadsheet containing the names, dates of birth, addresses, and social security numbers of 25,848 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, to affected individu...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Tampa Bay Surgery Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 25,848 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 20, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Tampa Bay Surgery 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 Tampa Bay Surgery Center.