HHS OCR report · 2019
Children's Minnesota data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Children's Minnesota
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 37,942
- Submission date
- Oct 25, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Children’s Minnesota, reported that, due to a programming error, the protected health information (PHI) of 37,942 individuals was viewable over the Internet. The PHI involved included names, insurance information, and treatment information. The Social Security number of one individual was also breached. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE implemented additional technical and security safeguards to further protect its PHI. All staff wer...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Children's Minnesota
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Minnesota | MN | Healthcare Provider | 160,268 | Sep 11, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Children's Minnesota data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 37,942 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 25, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Children's Minnesota 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 Children's Minnesota.