HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Nystrom & Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Nystrom & Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 985
- Submission date
- Jul 13, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Nystrom & Associates, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 985 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical and administr...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Nystrom & Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 985 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 13, 2021.
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 Nystrom & Associates 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 Nystrom & Associates.