HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Emory Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Emory Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 79,930
- Submission date
- Feb 21, 2017
- 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), Emory Healthcare, was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 79,930 individuals. Th PHI involved included names, dates of birth, medical record numbers, dates of service, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. As a result of this incident, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to ensure that si...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Emory Healthcare
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Healthcare | GA | Healthcare Provider | 1,891 | Dec 6, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Emory Healthcare | GA | Healthcare Provider | 24,000 | Dec 15, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Emory Healthcare | GA | Healthcare Provider | 315,000 | Apr 18, 2012 | Other, Unknown | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Emory Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 79,930 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 21, 2017.
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 Emory Healthcare 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 Emory Healthcare.