HHS OCR report · 2021
Triangle Women's Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Triangle Women's Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 978
- Submission date
- Jul 7, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Triangle Women’s Center, reported that an employee inadvertently sent an email containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 978 individuals to an unauthorized individual. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, telephone numbers, and billing information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards and retrained its workforce. OCR obtained assur...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Triangle Women's Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 978 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 7, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Triangle Women's Center 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 Triangle Women's Center.