HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Alamance Skin Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Alamance Skin Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 4,080
- Submission date
- Nov 4, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Alamance Skin Center, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,080 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, medical record numbers, diagnoses/conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical sa...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Alamance Skin Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,080 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 4, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Alamance Skin Center 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 Alamance Skin Center.