HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Allina Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Allina Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 776
- Submission date
- Feb 23, 2017
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Allina Health System-Minneapolis Heart Institute, the covered entity (CE), discovered that protected health information (PHI) was placed in a recycling bin and emptied, instead of being shredded as planned. The breach was discovered on January 20, 2017, and affected approximately 776 individuals. The types of PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, Medicare identification numbers, insurance identification numbers, clinical diagnoses, and lab result...
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 | 715 | May 6, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Allina Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 776 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 23, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, 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 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.