HHS OCR report ยท 2025
UNC Hospitals data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UNC Hospitals
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 6,377
- Submission date
- Sep 19, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), UNC Hospitals, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 6,377 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic, financial, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI. OCR...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by UNC Hospitals
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Hospitals | NC | Healthcare Provider | 3,142 | Apr 2, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| UNC Hospitals | NC | Healthcare Provider | 719 | Oct 19, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UNC Hospitals data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,377 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 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: 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 UNC Hospitals 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 UNC Hospitals.