HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Allina Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Allina Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 3,807
- Submission date
- Nov 4, 2013
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Allina Health, reported that an employee improperly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 3,807 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, medical conditions, medications prescribed, and lab results. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE also took legal action to prevent the employee from disclosing any PHI of the records improperly accessed. Following this breach incident, the CE sanctioned the e...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Allina Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allina Health | MN | Healthcare Provider | 1,042 | Apr 28, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Allina Health | MN | Healthcare Provider | 199,389 | Sep 11, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Allina Health | MN | Healthcare Provider | 6,195 | Dec 23, 2015 | Improper Disposal | Archive (closed) |
| Allina Health | MN | Healthcare Provider | 838 | Apr 6, 2015 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Allina Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,807 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 4, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Allina Health 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 Allina Health.