HHS OCR report · 2021
Atlanta Allergy & Asthma data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Atlanta Allergy & Asthma
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 66,330
- Submission date
- Apr 5, 2021
- 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), Atlanta Allergy and Asthma, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 66,330 individuals. The PHI involved names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute breach notice on its website. Since this breach occurred, the CE implemented a variety of improve...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 66,330 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 5, 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 Atlanta Allergy & Asthma 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 Atlanta Allergy & Asthma.