HHS OCR report ยท 2020
University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc. dba Vidant Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc. dba Vidant Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 77,942
- Submission date
- Sep 14, 2020
- 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), University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc. dba Vidant Health, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack affecting the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 77,942 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, email addresses, health insurance information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc. dba Vidant Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 77,942 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 14, 2020.
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 University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc. dba Vidant Health 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 University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc. dba Vidant Health.