HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Fraser data breach
Fraser, a healthcare provider in Minnesota, reported a breach affecting 2,890 individuals to HHS OCR on Aug 30, 2019.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fraser
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 2,890
- Submission date
- Aug 30, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Fraser, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,890 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and established a toll-free information line for all affected individuals. Fraser also provided complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to all affected individual...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fraser data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,890 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 30, 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 Fraser 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 Fraser.