HHS OCR report · 2024
East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, a member of the ECU Health affiliated covered entity data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, a member of the ECU Health affiliated covered entity
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 19,085
- Submission date
- Feb 20, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, reported that certain files on its network that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 19,085 individuals were inadvertently made accessible to its students, employees and certain East Carolina University Health clinicians. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, diagnoses, financial and claims information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the medi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, a member of the ECU Health affiliated covered entity data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 19,085 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 20, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, a member of the ECU Health affiliated covered entity 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 East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, a member of the ECU Health affiliated covered entity.