HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 531,000
- Submission date
- Nov 18, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic, the covered entity, discovered that there had been an unauthorized intrusion into its computer system. It determined that the intruder may have been able to access the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 531,000 patients. The PHI included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security Numbers, and some clinical information. The covered entity retained a third party IT security firm to perform a forensic evaluation. It ended its relationship ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic | GA | Healthcare Provider | 53,686 | Jan 3, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 531,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 18, 2016.
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 Peachtree Orthopaedic 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 Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic.