HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Georgia Department of Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Georgia Department of Human Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 2,983
- Submission date
- Jul 8, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Georgia Department of Human Services, the covered entity (CE), discovered that on June 8, 2015, an employee emailed a password protected spreadsheet containing protected health information (PHI) to three recipients at a contractor of the CE for research purposes. The contractor was not considered a business associate of the CE. The CE investigated and determined that the spreadsheet contained PHI for 2,983 individuals, including full names, general geographic areas of residence, internal ide...
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 | 15,938 | Sep 17, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| 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) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Georgia Department of Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,983 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 8, 2015.
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 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.