HHS OCR report ยท 2020
South Country Health Alliance data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- South Country Health Alliance
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 66,874
- Submission date
- Dec 31, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), South Country Health Alliance, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 66,874 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims information, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provid...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the South Country Health Alliance data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 66,874 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 31, 2020.
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 South Country Health Alliance 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 South Country Health Alliance.