HHS OCR report · 2024
City of Dubuque Fire Department data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- City of Dubuque Fire Department
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 1,381
- Submission date
- Feb 14, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), City of Dubuque Fire Department, reported that its business associate (BA) inadvertently sent the protected health information (PHI) of 1,381 individuals to an unauthorized recipient. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, drivers’ license and social security numbers, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative and tec...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the City of Dubuque Fire Department data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,381 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 14, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 City of Dubuque Fire Department 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 City of Dubuque Fire Department.