HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Emory Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Emory Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 24,000
- Submission date
- Dec 15, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Emory Healthcare, Inc., reported that a former employee placed files containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 24,000 individuals on a public server that could be accessed by unauthorized third parties. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the ...
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 | 79,930 | Feb 21, 2017 | Hacking/IT Incident | 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 24,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 15, 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 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.