HHS OCR report ยท 2020
University of Minnesota Physicians data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Minnesota Physicians
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 310,666
- Submission date
- Mar 30, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
University of Minnesota Physicians, the covered entity (CE), reported that several employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 310,666 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In an effort to...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Minnesota Physicians data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 310,666 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 30, 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 University of Minnesota Physicians 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 Physicians.