HHS OCR report ยท 2021
UF Health Central Florida data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UF Health Central Florida
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 700,934
- Submission date
- Jul 30, 2021
- 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), UF Health Central Florida, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 700,934 patients. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, clinical and treatment information, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE strengthened its administrative, technical, and se...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UF Health Central Florida data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 700,934 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 30, 2021.
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 UF Health Central Florida 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 UF Health Central Florida.