HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Allina Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Allina Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 715
- Submission date
- May 6, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Allina Health Systems, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 715 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic, financial and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Allina Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allina Health System | MN | Healthcare Provider | 776 | Feb 23, 2017 | Improper Disposal | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Allina Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 715 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 6, 2024.
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 System 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 System.