HHS OCR report ยท 2021
University of North Carolina Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of North Carolina Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 946
- Submission date
- Nov 5, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University of North Carolina Health reported that its business associate (BA) discovered that employees impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 946 individuals. The PHI involved included the names, addresses, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE changed its computer system security settings to better protect its PHI and im...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of North Carolina Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 946 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 5, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 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 of North Carolina Health.