HHS OCR report · 2013
E-dreamz, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- E-dreamz, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,924
- Submission date
- May 10, 2013
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On April 19, 2013, the credit card information of 1,924 patients of the covered entity (CE), Piedmont HealthCare, P.A., was compromised via a breach of a website hosted by one of the CE’s vendors, E-dreamz. An unauthorized person gained access to E-dreamz’s servers and obtained payment information of the CE’s patients. The protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included patients’ names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and credit card information. The CE provid...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by E-dreamz, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-dreamz, Inc. | NC | Business Associate | 9,988 | May 8, 2013 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the E-dreamz, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,924 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 10, 2013.
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 E-dreamz, 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 E-dreamz, Inc..