HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Southeastern Minnesota Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Southeastern Minnesota Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 80,000
- Submission date
- Nov 22, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Southeastern Minnesota Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 80,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names and x-ray images. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Southeastern Minnesota Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 80,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 22, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 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 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.