HHS OCR report ยท 2024
University of Minnesota Board of Regents data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Minnesota Board of Regents
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 1,331
- Submission date
- Oct 7, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University of Minnesota Board of Regents, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,331 individuals. The PHI involved included names, email addresses, and other identifying information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect its PHI. OCR provided t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Minnesota Board of Regents data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,331 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 7, 2024.
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 University of Minnesota Board of Regents 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 University of Minnesota Board of Regents.