HHS OCR report ยท 2019
The City of Fort Lauderdale data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The City of Fort Lauderdale
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 757
- Submission date
- Apr 29, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The City of Fort Lauderdale, reported that a document containing the protected health information (PHI) of 757 individuals was posted on its website. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and offered complimentary credit monitoring services. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better pr...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The City of Fort Lauderdale data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 757 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 29, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 The City of Fort Lauderdale 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 The City of Fort Lauderdale.