HHS OCR report ยท 2019
NORTH ATLANTA MEDICAL CLINIC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NORTH ATLANTA MEDICAL CLINIC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 2,800
- Submission date
- Jan 6, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On November 8, 2018, the covered entity (CE) discovered that an unauthorized third party encrypted 2,800 patients' electronic health records via a ransomware virus and the third party then attempted to extort the CE. The type of protected health information (PHI) involved in this breach included demographic and claims/billing information, including Social Security numbers. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals and the media. Following the breach, the CE strengthened...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NORTH ATLANTA MEDICAL CLINIC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,800 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 6, 2019.
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.
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 NORTH ATLANTA MEDICAL CLINIC 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 NORTH ATLANTA MEDICAL CLINIC.