Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta
Disclosed May 25, 20224 years ago2,820 affectedConfirmed
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 employees. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the notification requirements under the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule.
What is known
| People affected | 2,820 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | May 25, 2022 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | Names, Health |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| HHS OCR breach report (archive, resolved): Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta (Healthcare Provider, GA)ocrportal.hhs.gov · Official notice | Official notice |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| HHS archivetotal | May 25, 2022 | 2,820 |
History of this record
- 2026-09-25 · added · backfill source
First seen 2026-09-25 (HHS archive), confirmed by HHS OCR. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.