HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Georgia Department of Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Georgia Department of Human Services
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 435,339
- Submission date
- Nov 30, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Georgia Department of Human Services, the business associate (BA), reported that an employee impermissibly disclosed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 596,065 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, addresses, and other demographic information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the BA sanctioned the responsible individuals and retrained its staff on key elements of the HIPAA Rules requiring the safegu...
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 | 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 435,339 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 30, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server, Other Portable Electronic Device.
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.