HHS OCR report ยท 2021
County of Ramsey data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- County of Ramsey
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 8,687
- Submission date
- Jan 29, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), County of Ramsey, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 8,687 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE strengthen its technical safeguards to better protect its ePHI a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the County of Ramsey data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,687 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 29, 2021.
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 County of Ramsey 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 County of Ramsey.