HHS OCR report · 2017
Jones Family Practice, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jones Family Practice, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 742
- Submission date
- May 5, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Jones Family Practice, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee obtained the medical records of 742 patients on the day of her employment termination by using the CE’s electronic medical records (EMR) system. The protected health information (PHI) included patients’ names, lab results, progress notes, and patient summaries. As a result of the breach and OCR’s involvement, the CE developed a new procedure for terminating an employee’s access to its EMR system. The CE also created and...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Jones Family Practice, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 742 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 5, 2017.
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 Jones Family Practice, P.A. 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 Jones Family Practice, P.A..