HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Pineland Community Service Board data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pineland Community Service Board
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 19,010
- Submission date
- Mar 20, 2025
- 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), Pineland Community Service Board, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 19,010 individuals. The PHI involved included names, social security numbers, addresses, birthdates, diagnoses/conditions, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitor...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pineland Community Service Board data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 19,010 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 20, 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 Pineland Community Service Board 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 Pineland Community Service Board.