HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Open Cities Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Open Cities Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 1,304
- Submission date
- Jun 5, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Open Cities Health Center, reported that an employee impermissibly transmitted electronic protected health information (ePHI) via the Internet to its business associate (BA). The breach affected approximately 1,304 individuals. The ePHI involved included names and dates of birth. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee, revised its polic...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Open Cities Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,304 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 5, 2014.
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 Open Cities Health Center 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 Open Cities Health Center.