HHS OCR report ยท 2017
GI Care for Kids Endoscopy Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- GI Care for Kids Endoscopy Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 1,923
- Submission date
- Jun 27, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), GI Care for Kids Endoscopy Center, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,923 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS as well as affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical and security safeguards to better protect its sensitive data. OCR obtained assurance...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the GI Care for Kids Endoscopy Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,923 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 27, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 GI Care for Kids Endoscopy Center 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 GI Care for Kids Endoscopy Center.