HHS OCR report · 2015
Georgia Department of Community Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Georgia Department of Community Health
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 557,779
- Submission date
- Mar 2, 2015
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, a business associate (BA) of Georgia Department of Community Health, the covered entity (CE), stored the CE’s electronic protected health information (ePHI) on computer servers belonging to its parent corporation, Anthem, Inc. Anthem experienced a series of cyberattacks which exposed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of almost 79 million people, affecting 557,779 individuals who received health insurance from the CE. The ePHI involved in...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Georgia Department of Community Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Department of Community Health | GA | Health Plan | 355,127 | Mar 2, 2015 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Georgia Department of Community Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 557,779 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 2, 2015.
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 Georgia Department of Community 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 Georgia Department of Community Health.