HHS OCR report ยท 2020
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
- 500
- Submission date
- Mar 20, 2020
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Georgia Department of Human Services, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA), Junk in the Box, improperly disposed of documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of more than 500 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, birthdates, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications prescribed, and other financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute noti...
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 | 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 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 20, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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.