HHS OCR report · 2018
Diagnostic Radiology & Imaging, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Diagnostic Radiology & Imaging, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 800
- Submission date
- Apr 5, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On November 11, 2017, an unauthorized user accessed the email account of a Diagnostic Radiology & Imaging employee via a successful phishing attack. The breach affected the protected health information (PHI) of 799 individuals and included names, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, descriptions of imaging services provided, medical record numbers, and patients’ comments. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, the media, and on its web...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Diagnostic Radiology & Imaging, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 800 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 5, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Diagnostic Radiology & Imaging, LLC 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 Diagnostic Radiology & Imaging, LLC.