HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Novant Health Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Novant Health Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,362,296
- Submission date
- Aug 14, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Novant Health, reported that a tracking pixel on its website may have allowed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,362,296 individuals to be transmitted to Meta. The PHI involved include email addresses, computer IP addresses, phone numbers, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Novant Health Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,362,296 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 14, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Novant Health Inc. 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 Novant Health Inc..