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HIPAA Breaches in North Carolina

21 reported healthcare data breach incidents affecting 1.1M individuals. Sourced from 7 federal and community intelligence feeds. Updated nightly.

21

Incidents reported

1.1M

Individuals affected

Hacking

Top attack vector

Stable

6-month trend

Recent incidents

Latest breaches reported in North Carolina

DateEntityIndividualsSourceSeverity
Mar 2, 2026Carolina Foot & Ankle Associates501Hhs Breach
Mar 2, 2026Triad Radiology Associates11,011Hhs Breach
Feb 9, 2026Alleghany Health2,203Hhs Breach
Jan 21, 2026Mitchell County Department of Social Services501Hhs Breach
Jan 9, 2026County of Catawba500Hhs Breach
Dec 25, 2025Loving and Living Center, PC dba Awakenings Center17,800Hhs Breach
Dec 25, 2025North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services3,437Hhs Breach
Dec 25, 2025UNC Hospitals6,377Hhs Breach
Dec 25, 2025The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - School of Medicine799Hhs Breach
Dec 25, 2025Goshen Medical Center456,385Hhs Breach
Dec 25, 2025Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, LLC2,160Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Department of Social Services for Vance County, North Carolina501Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Precision Edodontics of Raleigh4,022Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Langdon & Company, LLP Certified Public Accountants46,061Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Mountain Laurel Dermatology3,324Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Compumedics USA, Inc.318,150Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025HopeWay Foundation3,523Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Compassion Health Care, Inc.23,282Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, P.C.235,911Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Samaritan's Purse2,351Hhs Breach

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Most affected entities

Top healthcare entities in North Carolina by incident count

#1

Carolina Foot & Ankle Associates

1

incidents

501

individuals

#2

Triad Radiology Associates

1

incidents

11K

individuals

#3

Mitchell County Department of Social Services

1

incidents

501

individuals

#4

Alleghany Health

1

incidents

2K

individuals

#5

County of Catawba

1

incidents

500

individuals

Attack vectors

How breaches happen in North Carolina

Breakdown of breach types reported across 21 incidents in North Carolina. Understanding which vectors dominate helps practices prioritize their security controls.

  • Hacking/IT Incident20 (95%)
  • Unauthorized Access/Disclosure1 (5%)

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FAQ

Healthcare breaches in North Carolina

How many HIPAA breaches have occurred in North Carolina?

Patient Protect tracks 21 reported healthcare data breach incidents in North Carolina, affecting approximately 1.1M individuals. Data is sourced from HHS OCR, State Attorney General offices, FTC enforcement, and community intelligence — updated nightly.

What is the most common breach type in North Carolina?

The most frequently reported breach vector in North Carolina is Hacking/IT Incident, accounting for 20 of 21 incidents. Unauthorized Access/Disclosure is the second most common with 1 incidents.

Are independent practices in North Carolina at higher risk?

Independent healthcare practices are the fastest-growing target for healthcare cyberattacks nationwide — attacks on small providers have increased 6x since 2021. North Carolina practices face the same threat landscape with fewer resources to defend against it. Patient Protect provides breach prevention specifically for independent practices starting at $39/month.

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