HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Dubuque Community School District data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dubuque Community School District
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 4,704
- Submission date
- Oct 30, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Dubuque Community School District, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,704 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, health insurance information, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dubuque Community School District data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,704 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 30, 2020.
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 Dubuque Community School District 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 Dubuque Community School District.