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HHS OCR report · 2021

Minimed Distribution Corp data breach

Minimed Distribution Corp, a healthcare provider in California, reported a breach affecting 1,658 individuals to HHS OCR on Apr 30, 2021.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Minimed Distribution Corp
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
California
Individuals affected
1,658
Submission date
Apr 30, 2021
Type of breach
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
Location of breached information
Electronic Medical Record, Email, Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Minimed Distribution Corporation, reported that the estranged spouse of a workforce member temporarily had access to the workforce member’s work-related electronic devices that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 1,658 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and prov...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Minimed Distribution Corp data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 1,658 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 30, 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, Email, Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device.

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 Minimed Distribution Corp 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 Minimed Distribution Corp.