HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,541
- Submission date
- Jul 11, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, reported that an employee sent multiple emails that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 1,541 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE revised its policies and procedures and retrained its staff.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,541 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 11, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical 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 Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.