HHS OCR report · 2015
Allina Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Allina Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 838
- Submission date
- Apr 6, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Allina Health, erroneously mailed a number of letters to patients about preventative screenings which resulted in individuals receiving a letter and a screening sample collection kit at their address, but labeled with another individual’s name. Two business associate (BA) vendors were also involved in processing the mailing. The breach affected approximately 838 individuals and the protected health information (PH)I involved in the breach included individuals’ name....
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 | 3,807 | Nov 4, 2013 | 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 838 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 6, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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.