HHS OCR report · 2016
Blaine Chiropractic Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Blaine Chiropractic Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 1,945
- Submission date
- Jul 14, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On or around May 10, 2016, the covered entity’s (CE) office manager noticed that its computer server was crashing and programs were running slowly. The CE found that its new patient record management system created and hid an administrative account that was using a very weak and predictable user ID and password. This administrative account was used to hack the CE’s server. The protected health information (PHI) on the server included patients’ full names, addresses, telephone numbers, app...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Blaine Chiropractic Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,945 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 14, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Blaine Chiropractic Center 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 Blaine Chiropractic Center.