HHS OCR report ยท 2022
WakeMed Health and Hospitals data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- WakeMed Health and Hospitals
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 495,808
- Submission date
- Oct 14, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), WakeMed Health & Hospitals, reported that it allowed the collection of data via its website to unauthorized entities. This affected the protected health information (PHI) of 495,808 patients of the CE. The PHI included clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the WakeMed Health and Hospitals data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 495,808 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 14, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 WakeMed Health and Hospitals 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 WakeMed Health and Hospitals.