HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Northern Iowa Therapy PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northern Iowa Therapy PC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 5,112
- Submission date
- Oct 29, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Northern Iowa Therapy, the business associate (BA), reported that it experienced a cyberattack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 5,112 individuals. The breached PHI included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, phone numbers, email addresses, diagnoses and conditions, and health insurance and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. The BA took several corrective actions in response to the breach in...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northern Iowa Therapy PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,112 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 29, 2023.
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 Northern Iowa Therapy PC 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 Northern Iowa Therapy PC.