HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Northeast Georgia Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northeast Georgia Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 24,849
- Submission date
- Apr 8, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Northeast Georgia Health System, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cybersecurity incident that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 24,849 individuals. The PHI involved included names and addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northeast Georgia Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 24,849 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 8, 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: 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 Northeast Georgia Health System 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 Northeast Georgia Health System.