HHS OCR report · 2024
Minnesota Department of Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Minnesota Department of Human Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 4,329
- Submission date
- Aug 30, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Minnesota Department of Human Services, the covered entity (CE), reported that threat actors gained access to a CE workforce member’s email account via a phishing attack. The email account contained data that included the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,329 individuals. The ePHI involved included individuals’ addresses, zip codes, dates of birth, names, social security numbers, diagnoses and conditions, lab results, and medications. The CE notified individuals, the media, ...
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 | 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) |
| 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 4,329 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 30, 2024.
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.