HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,530
- Submission date
- Sep 11, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, discovered on August 14, 2015, that its business associate (BA), EDM Americas, had accidently sent invoices to members that contained information for other members, affecting 1,530 individuals. The types of protected health Information (PHI) in the invoice included member names, addresses, internal account numbers, group numbers, coverage dates, and premium amounts due. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, on its webs...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina | NC | Health Plan | 807 | Sep 11, 2015 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,530 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 11, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 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 Blue Shield of North Carolina.