HHS OCR report · 2021
Catholic Charities of North Dakota data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Catholic Charities of North Dakota
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Dakota
- Individuals affected
- 1,901
- Submission date
- Apr 23, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Catholic Charities of North Dakota, reported that multiple employees were victims of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,901 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided compl...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Catholic Charities of North Dakota data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,901 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 23, 2021.
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 Catholic Charities of North Dakota 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 Catholic Charities of North Dakota.