HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Essentia Health - Duluth data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Essentia Health - Duluth
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 1,377
- Submission date
- Jul 10, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Essentia Health-Duluth, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee of its business associate (BA), Nemadji, was the victim of an email phishing scheme affecting 1,377 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information. The CE, in conjunction with the BA, notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute. Essential also offered complimentary identity theft monitor...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Essentia Health - Duluth data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,377 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 10, 2019.
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 Essentia Health - Duluth 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 Essentia Health - Duluth.