HHS OCR report · 2021
Three Rivers Regional Commission data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Three Rivers Regional Commission
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 17,560
- Submission date
- Nov 5, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Three Rivers Regional Commission, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that encrypted its server files and compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 17,560 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses and treatment information, lab results, medications, and health insurance information. The BA notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Three Rivers Regional Commission data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,560 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 5, 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 Three Rivers Regional Commission 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 Three Rivers Regional Commission.