Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
September 21, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. data breach following a notification filed with the Vermont Attorney General.
According to the filing, the data breach affected 29 Vermont residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially affected includes Social Security numbers and health records.
Healthcare providers maintain highly sensitive patient information. The exposure of Social Security numbers and health records may increase the risk of identity theft, medical identity theft, healthcare fraud, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive patient information and whether additional security measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Ocracoke Health Center, Inc.?
Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. operates as a non-profit, community-based organization providing primary medical and preventative care to residents and visitors in remote and rural eastern North Carolina.
Individuals affected by the Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com