HHS OCR report ยท 2022
UNC Lenoir Health Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UNC Lenoir Health Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 5,007
- Submission date
- Jun 17, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), UNC Lenoir Health Care, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a security incident that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 5,007 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also offered complimentary cre...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UNC Lenoir Health Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,007 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 17, 2022.
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 UNC Lenoir Health Care 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 Lenoir Health Care.