HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Dow Rummel Village data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dow Rummel Village
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Dakota
- Individuals affected
- 1,079
- Submission date
- Jul 20, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Dow Rummel Village, reported that multiple employees were the subjects of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,079 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary identity protection...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dow Rummel Village data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,079 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 20, 2022.
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 Dow Rummel Village 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 Dow Rummel Village.