HHS OCR report · 2021
Minnesota Women's Care, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Minnesota Women's Care, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 1,900
- Submission date
- Nov 24, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Minnesota Women’s Care, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee accidentally emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,900 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names only. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE strengthened its administrative policies and procedures to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Minnesota Women's Care, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,900 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 24, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Women's Care, P.A. 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 Women's Care, P.A..