HHS OCR report · 2023
Itasca County Health & Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Itasca County Health & Human Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 1,413
- Submission date
- Jun 27, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Itasca County Health & Human Services, reported that an employee experienced an email phishing incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,413 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, addresses, birthdates, and claims and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mit...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Itasca County Health & Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,413 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 27, 2023.
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 Itasca County Health & Human Services 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 Itasca County Health & Human Services.