HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings dba LabCorp data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings dba LabCorp
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,431
- Submission date
- Sep 8, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
LabCorp, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee impermissibly disclosed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,431 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, lab results, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings dba LabCorp
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings dba LabCorp | NC | Healthcare Provider | 10,251,784 | Jul 13, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings dba LabCorp data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,431 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 8, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings dba LabCorp 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 Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings dba LabCorp.