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Minnesota Epilepsy Group Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Minnesota Epilepsy Group.
•Discovered on June 9, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Address, Date of Birth, SSN, Medical Treatment Information, Health Insurance Information.
•Affects individuals in: Minnesota.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The Minnesota Epilepsy Group breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

In 2026, the Minnesota Epilepsy Group, which operates three clinics and partners with three Minnesota hospitals, reported a data breach. The company began sending notification letters to affected individuals on June 5, 2026. The incident involved an unauthorized third party accessing the organization's network.

The confirmed data types exposed in the breach include names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical treatment information, and health insurance information. The exact number of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed. There is no confirmation of financial data being compromised, nor is there evidence that this was a vendor or third-party breach affecting other customers.

Details about data breaches can emerge over time, and official notices may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Name
Address
Could be combined with other data for identity theft
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
SSN
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Medical Treatment Information
Health Insurance Information
Could be used for insurance fraud

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Jun 9, 2026

Company Discovered

Unknown

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Jun 5, 2026

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Current

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

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