HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Northfield Hospital & Clinics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northfield Hospital & Clinics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 1,778
- Submission date
- Nov 25, 2014
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
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Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northfield Hospital & Clinics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,778 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 25, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, 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 Northfield Hospital & Clinics 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 Northfield Hospital & Clinics.