HHS OCR report ยท 2023
WACOSA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- WACOSA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 1,380
- Submission date
- Nov 3, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
WACOSA, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,380 individuals. The breached PHI included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information, diagnoses, and conditions. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect sensitive data. OCR also provided...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the WACOSA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,380 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 3, 2023.
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 WACOSA 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 WACOSA.