HHS OCR report ยท 2026
The Healthy Woman data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Healthy Woman
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 2,750
- Submission date
- Aug 9, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Healthy Woman, reported that an employee exported a file containing the protected health information (PHI) of 2,750 individuals to their personal email without approval or authorization. The PHI involved clinical, demographic, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the media, and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE retrained its workforce and implemented additional technical safeguards to prevent a reoccurrence. OCR provided te...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Healthy Woman data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,750 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 9, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Healthy Woman 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 Healthy Woman.