HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Central Minnesota Mental Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Central Minnesota Mental Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 28,725
- Submission date
- Mar 17, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Central Minnesota Mental Health Center, reported that multiple employees were the targets of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 28,725 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, social security numbers, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented administrativ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Central Minnesota Mental Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 28,725 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 17, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Central Minnesota Mental Health 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 Central Minnesota Mental Health Center.