HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Mobile County Commission data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mobile County Commission
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 1,337
- Submission date
- Jul 23, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Mobile County Commission, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,337 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE strengthened its administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mobile County Commission data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,337 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 23, 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 Mobile County Commission 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 Mobile County Commission.