HHS OCR report ยท 2021
UNC Hospitals data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UNC Hospitals
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 719
- Submission date
- Oct 19, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Community Eye Care, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 149,804 individuals. The PHI involved included names, health insurance information, dates of birth, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring service and implemented additional administrative, technic...
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 | 6,377 | Sep 19, 2025 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| UNC Hospitals | NC | Healthcare Provider | 3,142 | Apr 2, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UNC Hospitals data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 719 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 19, 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: Desktop Computer, 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 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.