HHS OCR report · 2018
Georgia Spine & Orthopaedics of Atlanta, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Georgia Spine & Orthopaedics of Atlanta, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 7,012
- Submission date
- Nov 16, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Georgia Spine & Orthopaedics of Atlanta, LLC, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 7,012 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license information, financial information, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Georgia Spine & Orthopaedics of Atlanta, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,012 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 16, 2018.
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 Spine & Orthopaedics of Atlanta, LLC 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 Spine & Orthopaedics of Atlanta, LLC.