HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Watson Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Watson Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 280,278
- Submission date
- May 8, 2024
- 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), Watson Clinic, reported that it was the subject of a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 280,278 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Watson Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 280,278 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 8, 2024.
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 Watson Clinic 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 Watson Clinic.