HHS OCR report · 2020
Jekyll Island-State Park Authority - Jekyll Island Fire/EMS data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jekyll Island-State Park Authority - Jekyll Island Fire/EMS
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 7,046
- Submission date
- Nov 9, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Jekyll Island Authority, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 7,046 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, and Social Security numbers. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority - Jekyll Island Fire/EMS data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,046 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 9, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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 Jekyll Island-State Park Authority - Jekyll Island Fire/EMS 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 Jekyll Island-State Park Authority - Jekyll Island Fire/EMS.