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HHS OCR report · 2021

Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living, Inc. data breach

Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living, Inc., a healthcare provider in Minnesota, reported a breach affecting 4,122 individuals to HHS OCR on Feb 19, 2021.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living, Inc.
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Minnesota
Individuals affected
4,122
Submission date
Feb 19, 2021
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Email
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living, Inc., reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,122 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and health insurance and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation effort...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living, Inc. data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 4,122 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 19, 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 Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living, Inc. 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 Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living, Inc..