HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Data Media Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Data Media Associates
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 100,644
- Submission date
- Aug 24, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Data Media Associates, reported that a software application exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 100,644 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information. The BA notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA strengthened its technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Data Media Associates
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Media Associates | GA | Business Associate | 2,035 | Oct 9, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Data Media Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 100,644 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 24, 2023.
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 Data Media Associates 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 Data Media Associates.