HHS OCR report · 2010
University of Florida data breach
University of Florida, a healthcare provider in Florida, reported a breach affecting 2,047 individuals to HHS OCR on Jul 8, 2010.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Florida
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 2,047
- Submission date
- Jul 8, 2010
- Type of breach
- Other
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University of Florida Department of Epidemiology and Health Policy Research, mailed approximately 2,047 letters that contained an identifier on the address label that was an adaptation of either a child’s social security number or Medicaid identification number. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included names, social security numbers, or Florida Medicaid numbers of the patients. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affect...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by University of Florida
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | FL | Healthcare Provider | 9,182 | Jun 12, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| University of Florida | FL | Healthcare Provider | 5,875 | May 30, 2013 | Theft, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| University of Florida | FL | Healthcare Provider | 14,519 | Apr 3, 2013 | Other, Theft, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Florida data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,047 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 8, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Other, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 University of 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 University of Florida.