HHS OCR report · 2020
Lakewood Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lakewood Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 1,415
- Submission date
- Mar 16, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Lakewood Health System, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 1,415 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license information, diagnoses, medications prescribed, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and prov...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lakewood Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,415 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 16, 2020.
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 Lakewood Health System 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 Lakewood Health System.