HHS OCR report · 2025
Scott County, Iowa data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Scott County, Iowa
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 4,336
- Submission date
- Feb 28, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Scott County, Iowa, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 4,336 individuals. The PHI involved names, addresses, dates of birth, social security and drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE enforced its multi-fa...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Scott County, Iowa
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County, Iowa | IA | Business Associate | 1,607 | Jul 25, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Scott County, Iowa data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,336 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 28, 2025.
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 Scott County, Iowa 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 Scott County, Iowa.