HHS OCR report ยท 2024
UNC Hospitals data breach
UNC Hospitals, a healthcare provider in North Carolina, reported a breach affecting 3,142 individuals to HHS OCR on Apr 2, 2024.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UNC Hospitals
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 3,142
- Submission date
- Apr 2, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
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 | 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 3,142 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 2, 2024.
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.