HHS OCR report · 2020
Mercy Iowa City data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mercy Iowa City
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 92,795
- Submission date
- Nov 13, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Mercy Iowa City, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 92,795 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In addition, the CE offered complimentary credit monitoring serv...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Mercy Iowa City
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Iowa City | IA | Healthcare Provider | 15,625 | Mar 25, 2016 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mercy Iowa City data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 92,795 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 13, 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: 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 Mercy Iowa City 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 Mercy Iowa City.