HHS OCR report ยท 2020
The GEO Group Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The GEO Group Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 3,991
- Submission date
- Nov 4, 2020
- 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), The Geo Group, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,991 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, diagnoses, and other 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 technical sa...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The GEO Group Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,991 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 4, 2020.
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 The GEO Group Inc. 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 GEO Group Inc..