HHS OCR report ยท 2021
United Health Group Health Plan SACE data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- United Health Group Health Plan SACE
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 666
- Submission date
- May 10, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
United Health Group Health Plan, the covered entity (CE), reported that a network disruption caused the protected health information of 666 individuals to be viewable by others. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and claims information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards and provided complimentary credit monitoring services to affected individuals.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the United Health Group Health Plan SACE data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 666 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 10, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 United Health Group Health Plan SACE 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 United Health Group Health Plan SACE.