HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Mitchell County Department of Social Services data breach
Mitchell County Department of Social Services, a healthcare provider in North Carolina, reported a breach affecting 501 individuals to HHS OCR on Dec 19, 2025.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mitchell County Department of Social Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 501
- Submission date
- Dec 19, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Under investigation
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mitchell County Department of Social Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 501 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 19, 2025.
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?
Yes. The OCR portal lists this report as under investigation.
Is a breach notice letter from Mitchell County Department of Social Services 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 Mitchell County Department of Social Services.