HHS OCR report · 2021
Georgia Department of Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Georgia Department of Human Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Clearing House
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 15,938
- Submission date
- Sep 17, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Georgia Department of Human Services, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 15,938 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, financial information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The BA notified affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE notified HHS. In its ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Georgia Department of Human Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Department of Human Services | GA | Healthcare Clearing House | 45,732 | Oct 9, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Georgia Department of Human Services | GA | Healthcare Clearing House | 500 | Mar 20, 2020 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Georgia Department of Human Services | GA | Business Associate | 435,339 | Nov 30, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Georgia Department of Human Services | GA | Health Plan | 2,983 | Jul 8, 2015 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Georgia Department of Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,938 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 17, 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: 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 Human Services 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 Human Services.