HHS OCR report ยท 2019
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 3,716
- Submission date
- Nov 12, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, reported that an several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 3,716 individuals. The PHI involved included Social Security numbers, financial information, diagnoses, treatment, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE pro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,716 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 12, 2019.
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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 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 of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.