HHS OCR report · 2010
UNCG Speech and Hearing Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UNCG Speech and Hearing Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 2,300
- Submission date
- Aug 9, 2010
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Computer malware was detected on the covered entity’s (CE) unencrypted billing software program, “Therapist Helper.” The CE did not know when the malware entered its system. Approximately 2,300 individuals were potentially affected by this malware virus. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved included demographic, financial (claims information), and clinical information (diagnoses/conditions, medications, lab results, and other treatment information). Following the breac...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UNCG Speech and Hearing Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,300 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 9, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 UNCG Speech and Hearing 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 UNCG Speech and Hearing Center.