HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina data breach
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, a business associate in North Carolina, reported a breach affecting 972 individuals to HHS OCR on Aug 27, 2024.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 972
- Submission date
- Aug 27, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
Other reports by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | NC | Health Plan | 687 | Nov 7, 2013 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 972 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 27, 2024.
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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina 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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.