HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Alabama Eye & Cataract, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Alabama Eye & Cataract, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 25,900
- Submission date
- Jun 20, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Alabama Eye & Cataract, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a hacking attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 25,900 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, telephone numbers, and diagnoses and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE severed its business relationship with ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Alabama Eye & Cataract, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 25,900 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 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: Network Server.
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 Alabama Eye & Cataract, P.C. 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 Alabama Eye & Cataract, P.C..