HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Lifesprk data breach
Lifesprk, a healthcare provider in Minnesota, reported a breach affecting 9,000 individuals to HHS OCR on Mar 17, 2020.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lifesprk
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 9,000
- Submission date
- Mar 17, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Lifesprk, reported that two of its employees were victims of an email phishing scheme that affected that protected health information (PHI) of 9,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, medical record numbers, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, financial information, diagnoses/conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and established a dedicated call center for questions or concern...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lifesprk data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 17, 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 Lifesprk 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 Lifesprk.