HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Town of Apex, North Carolina data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Town of Apex, North Carolina
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 970
- Submission date
- Mar 30, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Town of Apex, North Carolina, reported that a ransomware cyber-attack resulted in its network containing protected health information (PHI) being accessed by an unauthorized threat actor. According to the breach report, the breach affected approximately 970 individuals. The PHI involved clinical, demographic and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the media, and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE enhanced its intrusion detect...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Town of Apex, North Carolina data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 970 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 30, 2026.
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 Town of Apex, North Carolina 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 Town of Apex, North Carolina.