HHS OCR report · 2021
Ciox Health data breach
Ciox Health, a business associate in Georgia, reported a breach affecting 43,033 individuals to HHS OCR on Dec 30, 2021.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ciox Health
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 43,033
- Submission date
- Dec 30, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Ciox Health, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 43,033 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implement...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ciox Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 43,033 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 30, 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: 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 Ciox Health 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 Ciox Health.