HHS OCR report · 2021
Peoples Community Health Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Peoples Community Health Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 40,084
- Submission date
- Jun 29, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Peoples Community Health Clinic, reported that an employee experienced an email phishing incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 40,084 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Peoples Community Health Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 40,084 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 29, 2021.
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 Peoples Community Health Clinic 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 Peoples Community Health Clinic.