HHS OCR report · 2021
St. Joseph's/Candler Health System, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Joseph's/Candler Health System, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 1,400,000
- Submission date
- Aug 10, 2021
- 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), St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 1,400,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims information, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary cre...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Joseph's/Candler Health System, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,400,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 10, 2021.
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 St. Joseph's/Candler Health System, Inc. 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 St. Joseph's/Candler Health System, Inc..