HHS OCR report · 2017
Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Braun Internal Medicine, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 680
- Submission date
- Jul 14, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On May 17, 2017, Braun Internal Medicine, P.C., the covered entity (CE), sent emails to 680 patients notifying them about a business transition. The “blind copy” feature was not used in the email and all the recipients could see the email addresses for the other recipients. The exposed protected health information (PHI) was limited to email addresses. The email contained no other PHI. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and implemented a new policy with pro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 680 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 14, 2017.
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 Braun Internal Medicine, P.C. 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 Braun Internal Medicine, P.C..