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HIPAA Breaches in Minnesota

16 reported healthcare data breach incidents affecting 470K individuals. Sourced from 7 federal and community intelligence feeds. Updated nightly.

16

Incidents reported

470K

Individuals affected

Hacking

Top attack vector

Stable

6-month trend

Recent incidents

Latest breaches reported in Minnesota

DateEntityIndividualsSourceSeverity
Mar 11, 2026Cedar Valley Services501Hhs Breach
Feb 4, 2026Riverland Community Health940Hhs Breach
Jan 22, 2026Minnesota Department of Human Services303,965Hhs Breach
Jan 20, 2026Indian Health Board of Minneapolis503Hhs Breach
Dec 29, 2025Nura PLLC5,207Hhs Breach
Dec 25, 2025Madison Healthcare Services500Hhs Breach
Dec 25, 2025Optum Financial Services2,124Hhs Breach
Dec 25, 2025Twin Cities Pain Clinic3,572Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Prime Therapeutics LLC2,266Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Mower County Health and Human Services501Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Minneapolis VA Medical Center1,099Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Minnesota Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, P.A.501Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Carlton County Public Health and Human Services3,502Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Mayo Clinic1,869Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Community Dental Care, Inc.134,903Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Bigfork Valley Hospital8,496Hhs Breach

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Most affected entities

Top healthcare entities in Minnesota by incident count

#1

Cedar Valley Services

1

incidents

501

individuals

#2

Minnesota Department of Human Services

1

incidents

304K

individuals

#3

Riverland Community Health

1

incidents

940

individuals

#4

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis

1

incidents

503

individuals

#5

Madison Healthcare Services

1

incidents

500

individuals

Attack vectors

How breaches happen in Minnesota

Breakdown of breach types reported across 16 incidents in Minnesota. Understanding which vectors dominate helps practices prioritize their security controls.

  • Hacking/IT Incident9 (56%)
  • Unauthorized Access/Disclosure7 (44%)

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FAQ

Healthcare breaches in Minnesota

How many HIPAA breaches have occurred in Minnesota?

Patient Protect tracks 16 reported healthcare data breach incidents in Minnesota, affecting approximately 470K individuals. Data is sourced from HHS OCR, State Attorney General offices, FTC enforcement, and community intelligence — updated nightly.

What is the most common breach type in Minnesota?

The most frequently reported breach vector in Minnesota is Hacking/IT Incident, accounting for 9 of 16 incidents. Unauthorized Access/Disclosure is the second most common with 7 incidents.

Are independent practices in Minnesota at higher risk?

Independent healthcare practices are the fastest-growing target for healthcare cyberattacks nationwide — attacks on small providers have increased 6x since 2021. Minnesota practices face the same threat landscape with fewer resources to defend against it. Patient Protect provides breach prevention specifically for independent practices starting at $39/month.

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