HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Human Development Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Human Development Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 1,200
- Submission date
- Mar 22, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Human Development Center, reported that a workforce member was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,200 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical and security safeguards and retrained...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Human Development Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,200 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 22, 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 Human Development 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 Human Development Center.