HHS OCR report · 2015
City of Philadelphia Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Unit data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- City of Philadelphia Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Unit
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 81,463
- Submission date
- Apr 2, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
In 2012 a rogue employee of the covered entity’s (CE) business associate (BA), Intermedix (dba Advanced Data Processing, Inc.), improperly accessed and disclosed the account information of individuals served by 27 ambulance agencies in 17 states. The CE was initially notified that none of its data was involved; however, on February 3, 2015, the CE was notified by law enforcement in Opa-Locka, Florida that a sheet of paper containing account information regarding the CE’s services was found o...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the City of Philadelphia Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Unit data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 81,463 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 2, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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 City of Philadelphia Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Unit 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 City of Philadelphia Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Unit.