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H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute

ArchivedSubmitted 09/02/2020
State
FL
Covered entity type
Healthcare Provider
Individuals affected
4,056
Business associate present
No
Type of breach
Theft
Location of breached information
Other Portable Electronic Device, Paper/Films
First seen by InfoSec Signals
9/23/2026
Last seen in OCR export
9/23/2026

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, reported that a briefcase that contained electronic storage devices as well as documents was stolen from an employee’s vehicle. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI. In addition, the CE retrained its workforce members on the requirements to safeguard PHI in all forms.

Change history

  • 9/23/2026Added to OCR's archive list

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, Breach Portal. Records are reproduced as published; entity names and figures are OCR's.

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