HHS OCR report · 2025
Georgia Urology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Georgia Urology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 12,398
- Submission date
- Mar 27, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Georgia Urology, reported that several employees were the subjects of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 12,398 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and social security numbers, claims information, diagnoses, conditions, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In resp...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Georgia Urology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,398 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 27, 2025.
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 Urology 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 Urology.