HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Minnesota Department of Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Minnesota Department of Human Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 20,800
- Submission date
- Oct 9, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Minnesota Department of Human Services, reported that several employees were victims of a series of email phishing schemes. This breach affected 20,320 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, medications prescribed, and diagnoses/conditions. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following this breach, the CE implemented additional security, technical and admi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Minnesota Department of Human Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Department of Human Services | MN | Health Plan | 303,965 | Jan 16, 2026 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Minnesota Department of Human Services | MN | Healthcare Provider | 4,329 | Aug 30, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Minnesota Department of Human Services | MN | Health Plan | 4,307 | Jan 11, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Minnesota Department of Human Services | MN | Healthcare Provider | 10,263 | Apr 9, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Minnesota Department of Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 20,800 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 9, 2018.
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 Minnesota Department of 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 Minnesota Department of Human Services.