HHS OCR report ยท 2019
June E. Nylen Cancer Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- June E. Nylen Cancer Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 927
- Submission date
- Sep 11, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), June E. Nylen Cancer Center, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 927 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified, HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE hired a third-party to investigate the breach and provided additio...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by June E. Nylen Cancer Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June E. Nylen Cancer Center | IA | Healthcare Provider | 500 | Sep 14, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the June E. Nylen Cancer Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 927 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 11, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 June E. Nylen Cancer Center 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 June E. Nylen Cancer Center.