HHS OCR report ยท 2021
CareSouth Carolina, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CareSouth Carolina, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 76,035
- Submission date
- May 14, 2021
- 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), CareSouth Carolina, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 76,035 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring services to affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE termina...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CareSouth Carolina, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 76,035 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 14, 2021.
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 CareSouth Carolina, Inc. 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 CareSouth Carolina, Inc..