HHS OCR report · 2022
The Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 2,820
- Submission date
- May 25, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta, reported that employees experienced an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 2,820 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. Following the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards and retrained its em...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,820 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 25, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta 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 Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta.