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HIPAA Breaches in Alabama

7 reported healthcare data breach incidents affecting 272K individuals. Sourced from 7 federal and community intelligence feeds. Updated nightly.

7

Incidents reported

272K

Individuals affected

Hacking

Top attack vector

Stable

6-month trend

Recent incidents

Latest breaches reported in Alabama

DateEntityIndividualsSourceSeverity
Apr 6, 2026Jackson Hospital and Clinic13,910Hhs Breach
Feb 6, 2026Jefferson-Blount-St. Clair Mental Health Authority30,434Hhs Breach
Jan 29, 2026Southern Immediate Care, LLC7,447Hhs Breach
Jan 28, 2026Methodist Homes of Alabama and Northwest Florida1,406Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Cahaba Center for Mental Health501Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Shelby Dermatology d.b.a Dermatologists of Birmingham86,414Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Alabama Ophthalmology Associates131,576Hhs Breach

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Most affected entities

Top healthcare entities in Alabama by incident count

#1

Jackson Hospital and Clinic

1

incidents

14K

individuals

#2

Jefferson-Blount-St. Clair Mental Health Authority

1

incidents

30K

individuals

#3

Southern Immediate Care, LLC

1

incidents

7K

individuals

#4

Methodist Homes of Alabama and Northwest Florida

1

incidents

1K

individuals

#5

Cahaba Center for Mental Health

1

incidents

501

individuals

Attack vectors

How breaches happen in Alabama

Breakdown of breach types reported across 7 incidents in Alabama. Understanding which vectors dominate helps practices prioritize their security controls.

  • Hacking/IT Incident7 (100%)

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FAQ

Healthcare breaches in Alabama

How many HIPAA breaches have occurred in Alabama?

Patient Protect tracks 7 reported healthcare data breach incidents in Alabama, affecting approximately 272K individuals. Data is sourced from HHS OCR, State Attorney General offices, FTC enforcement, and community intelligence — updated nightly.

What is the most common breach type in Alabama?

The most frequently reported breach vector in Alabama is Hacking/IT Incident, accounting for 7 of 7 incidents.

Are independent practices in Alabama at higher risk?

Independent healthcare practices are the fastest-growing target for healthcare cyberattacks nationwide — attacks on small providers have increased 6x since 2021. Alabama practices face the same threat landscape with fewer resources to defend against it. Patient Protect provides breach prevention specifically for independent practices starting at $39/month.

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