HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Ridgeview Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ridgeview Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 1,074
- Submission date
- Sep 8, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Ridgeview Medical Center, reported that an employee inadvertently disclosed the email addresses of 1,074 individuals. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and retrained all employees on the importance of safeguarding its sensitive data. OCR obtained assurances that the CE implemented the corrective actions noted.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ridgeview Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,074 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 8, 2017.
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 Ridgeview Medical 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 Ridgeview Medical Center.