HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Polk County Health Services, Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Polk County Health Services, Inc
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 1,071
- Submission date
- Apr 12, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Polk County Health Services, reported that an employee inadvertently shared the protected health information (PHI) of 1,071 individuals with unauthorized entities. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and securit...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Polk County Health Services, Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,071 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 12, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Polk County Health Services, Inc 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 Polk County Health Services, Inc.