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
- 45,732
- Submission date
- Oct 9, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Georgia Department of Human Services, reported that several employees of its business associate (BA) were victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 45,732 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, email addresses, phone numbers, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications prescribed, and health insurance informati...
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 | 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 45,732 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 9, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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.