HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Georgia Pines CSB data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Georgia Pines CSB
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 24,000
- Submission date
- Apr 8, 2022
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Georgia Pines CSB, reported that its facility was burglarized and the protected health information (PHI) of 24,000 individuals was compromised. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and medical records. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE increased its physical security safeguards and provided HIPAA training to its employees. OCR provided the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Georgia Pines CSB data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 24,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 8, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device, 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 Pines CSB 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 Pines CSB.