WACOSA
Disclosed Nov 3, 20232 years ago1,380 affectedConfirmed
WACOSA, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,380 individuals. The breached PHI included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information, diagnoses, and conditions. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect sensitive data. OCR also provided technical assistance.
What is known
| People affected | 1,380 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | Names, Health |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| HHS OCR breach report (archive, resolved): WACOSA (Healthcare Provider, MN)ocrportal.hhs.gov · Official notice | Official notice |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| HHS archivetotal | Nov 3, 2023 | 1,380 |
History of this record
- 2026-09-25 · added · backfill source
First seen 2026-09-25 (HHS archive), confirmed by HHS OCR. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.