HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Eduction data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Eduction
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 959
- Submission date
- Feb 3, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 959 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, financial information, and treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the BA implemented new administrative and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Eduction data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 959 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 3, 2020.
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 Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Eduction 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 Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Eduction.