HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology, Ltd. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology, Ltd.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 1,450
- Submission date
- Aug 31, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On July 8, 2015, the covered entity (CE), Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology, Ltd., discovered that a laptop computer was missing from one of its clinics. The breach affected approximately 1,450 individuals and the types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included patients' names and addresses. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals and the media. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned the involved employee with a written warning, distribute...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology, Ltd. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,450 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 31, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology, Ltd. 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 Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology, Ltd..