Was I affected by a Minnesota Department of Human Services data breach?

If you received healthcare services from Minnesota Department of Human Services, you may have been affected by one of their 2 reported breaches. Check your mail for breach notification letters, review your medical records for unauthorized changes, and use our breach checker tool to search for specific incidents.

Was my data affected by the Minnesota Department of Human Services breach?

If you were a patient of Minnesota Department of Human Services during the breach period, your data may have been compromised. Check your mail for breach notification letters. You can also contact Minnesota Department of Human Services directly or file a records request to verify what data was accessed.

What data was exposed in the Minnesota Department of Human Services breach?

Healthcare data breaches can expose names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical records, insurance information, and financial data. The specific data types vary by incident. Review the breach notification from Minnesota Department of Human Services for details on what was compromised.

Can I sue Minnesota Department of Human Services for a data breach?

Whether you can bring or join a claim depends on the incident, governing law, documented harm, filing deadlines, and any court-approved settlement terms. Review current court materials and consult a licensed healthcare data breach attorney for advice about your circumstances.

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Minnesota Department of Human Services Data Breach History

Minnesota Department of Human Services has been involved in 2 reported healthcare data breaches affecting 308K patients.

How many data breaches has Minnesota Department of Human Services had?

Minnesota Department of Human Services has been involved in 2 reported healthcare data breaches affecting a total of 308K patients. The earliest breach was reported in 2024 and the most recent in 2026. Breach types include: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, Hacking/IT Incident. If you received care from Minnesota Department of Human Services, review the timeline below to check if your data may have been compromised.

MinnesotaUnauthorized Access/DisclosureHacking/IT Incident

2

Total Breaches

308K

Patients Affected

2024

First Breach

2026

Most Recent

Breach Timeline

2026

Minnesota Department of Human Services

2026-01-16 · Minnesota

critical

304K affectedUnauthorized Access/DisclosureNetwork Server

- Social Security numbers - Dates of birth and full names - Financial information (income, bank account details, routing numbers) - Health insurance identification numbers and policy information - Medical diagnoses and treatment information - Mental health and substance abuse treatment records - Prescription medication information - Child welfare case information and family relationship details - Addresses and contact information - Employment information - Benefit eligibility and enrollment status - Healthcare provider information and claims data

2024

Minnesota Department of Human Services

2024-08-30 · Minnesota

medium

4K affectedHacking/IT IncidentEmail

Based on typical email system compromises at state health and human services agencies, the following data types may have been exposed: ### Personal Identifiers - Full names - Home addresses and mailing addresses - Telephone numbers (home, work, mobile) - Email addresses - Dates of birth ### Government Identifiers - Social Security numbers - Minnesota driver's license numbers - State identification numbers - Medicaid identification numbers - Case file reference numbers ### Health Information - Medical diagnoses and conditions - Medication information - Healthcare provider names and contact information - Medical appointment details - Mental health information - Substance abuse treatment information - Disability status and accommodations ### Financial Information - Bank account numbers - Routing numbers - Income and employment information - Benefit payment amounts and schedules - Tax identification information ### Benefit Program Information - Medicaid eligibility status - SNAP benefit amounts - TANF case details - Child support information - Program application details ### Family and Household Information - Family composition and relationships - Custody and guardianship information - Emergency contact information - Dependent information ### Case Management Details - Caseworker notes and assessments - Service plans and goals - Risk assessments - Investigation details - Correspondence with clients and providers

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Data Source: All breach data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Breach Portal. Organization names are matched as reported; some entities may appear under different legal names.

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Minnesota Department of Human Services Data Breach History

Minnesota Department of Human Services has been involved in 2 reported healthcare data breaches affecting 308K patients.

How many data breaches has Minnesota Department of Human Services had?

Minnesota Department of Human Services has been involved in 2 reported healthcare data breaches affecting a total of 308K patients. The earliest breach was reported in 2024 and the most recent in 2026. Breach types include: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, Hacking/IT Incident. If you received care from Minnesota Department of Human Services, review the timeline below to check if your data may have been compromised.

MinnesotaUnauthorized Access/DisclosureHacking/IT Incident

2

Total Breaches

308K

Patients Affected

2024

First Breach

2026

Most Recent

Breach Timeline

2026

Minnesota Department of Human Services

2026-01-16 · Minnesota

critical

304K affectedUnauthorized Access/DisclosureNetwork Server

- Social Security numbers - Dates of birth and full names - Financial information (income, bank account details, routing numbers) - Health insurance identification numbers and policy information - Medical diagnoses and treatment information - Mental health and substance abuse treatment records - Prescription medication information - Child welfare case information and family relationship details - Addresses and contact information - Employment information - Benefit eligibility and enrollment status - Healthcare provider information and claims data

2024

Minnesota Department of Human Services

2024-08-30 · Minnesota

medium

4K affectedHacking/IT IncidentEmail

Based on typical email system compromises at state health and human services agencies, the following data types may have been exposed: ### Personal Identifiers - Full names - Home addresses and mailing addresses - Telephone numbers (home, work, mobile) - Email addresses - Dates of birth ### Government Identifiers - Social Security numbers - Minnesota driver's license numbers - State identification numbers - Medicaid identification numbers - Case file reference numbers ### Health Information - Medical diagnoses and conditions - Medication information - Healthcare provider names and contact information - Medical appointment details - Mental health information - Substance abuse treatment information - Disability status and accommodations ### Financial Information - Bank account numbers - Routing numbers - Income and employment information - Benefit payment amounts and schedules - Tax identification information ### Benefit Program Information - Medicaid eligibility status - SNAP benefit amounts - TANF case details - Child support information - Program application details ### Family and Household Information - Family composition and relationships - Custody and guardianship information - Emergency contact information - Dependent information ### Case Management Details - Caseworker notes and assessments - Service plans and goals - Risk assessments - Investigation details - Correspondence with clients and providers

Search All Breaches

Check other providers in our database

Request Your Medical Records

Verify accuracy after a breach

Data Source: All breach data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Breach Portal. Organization names are matched as reported; some entities may appear under different legal names.