HHS OCR report ยท 2021
The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- District of Columbia
- Individuals affected
- 576
- Submission date
- Jul 13, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, reported that an employee sent an email that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 576 individuals without using the blind carbon copy feature. The ePHI involved included names and email addresses. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE retrained its staff on email security.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 576 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 13, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates 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 The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates.