HHS OCR report ยท 2023
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
- 4,307
- Submission date
- Jan 11, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Minnesota Department of Human Services, reported that an employee inadvertently emailed billing statements that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 4,307 individuals to an unauthorized individual. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and claims and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, tec...
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 | Healthcare Provider | 10,263 | Apr 9, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Minnesota Department of Human Services | MN | Health Plan | 20,800 | Oct 9, 2018 | 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 4,307 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 11, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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.