HHS OCR report · 2021
Piedmont Health Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Piedmont Health Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 674
- Submission date
- Feb 9, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Piedmont Health Services, reported that its business associate experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 674 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth and death, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and billing information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Piedmont Health Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 674 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 9, 2021.
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 Piedmont Health 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 Piedmont Health Services.