HHS OCR report · 2022
Lutheran Services Carolinas data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lutheran Services Carolinas
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,226
- Submission date
- Apr 12, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Lutheran Services Carolinas, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,226 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, lab results, and medications. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the BA implem...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lutheran Services Carolinas data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,226 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 12, 2022.
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 Lutheran Services Carolinas 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 Lutheran Services Carolinas.