HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Coastal Horizons Center Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Coastal Horizons Center Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 679
- Submission date
- Oct 25, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Coastal Horizons Center, reported that an employee mistakenly emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 679 individuals to its business associate. The PHI involved included names and treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach the CE sanctioned the employee responsible and implemented additional administrative safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Coastal Horizons Center Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 679 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 25, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Coastal Horizons Center Inc. 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 Coastal Horizons Center Inc..