HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Georgia Department of Public Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Georgia Department of Public Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 532
- Submission date
- Nov 26, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Georgia Department of Public Health, the covered entity (CE), learned that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the target of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 532 individuals. The PHI included names, diagnoses and conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Georgia Department of Public Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 532 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 26, 2024.
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 Public Health 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 Public Health.