HHS OCR report · 2023
Two Rivers Public Health Department data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Two Rivers Public Health Department
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nebraska
- Individuals affected
- 15,168
- Submission date
- Apr 14, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Two Rivers Public Health Department, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 15,168 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, vaccination status, diagnoses, and medication information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In respo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Two Rivers Public Health Department data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,168 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 14, 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: 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 Two Rivers Public Health Department 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 Two Rivers Public Health Department.