HHS OCR report · 2022
Bako Diagnostics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bako Diagnostics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 25,745
- Submission date
- Feb 25, 2022
- 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), Bako Diagnostics, reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 25,745 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, health insurance information, medical records numbers, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. The CE implemented addi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bako Diagnostics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 25,745 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 25, 2022.
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 Bako Diagnostics 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 Bako Diagnostics.