HHS OCR report ยท 2021
HARVARD EYE ASSOCIATES data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- HARVARD EYE ASSOCIATES
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 29,982
- Submission date
- Feb 8, 2021
- 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), Harvard Eye Associates, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 29,982 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, health insurance information, medications prescribed, and other clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. The CE also provided co...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the HARVARD EYE ASSOCIATES data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 29,982 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 8, 2021.
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 HARVARD EYE ASSOCIATES 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 HARVARD EYE ASSOCIATES.