HHS OCR report ยท 2013
The Good Samaritan Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Good Samaritan Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 5,000
- Submission date
- Dec 6, 2013
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
One of the covered entity's (CE) computers was infected with malware and as a result, data on the infected computer was encrypted and made inaccessible. The CE subsequently restored the infected data. The type of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach was clinical information and included diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information for approximately 5,000 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, an...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Good Samaritan Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 6, 2013.
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 The Good Samaritan Health Center 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 The Good Samaritan Health Center.