HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Sheldon M. Golden O.D., Optometric Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sheldon M. Golden O.D., Optometric Corporation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 7,583
- Submission date
- Dec 19, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Sheldon M. Golden O.D., Optometric Corporation, the covered entity (CE), reported a breach that occurred at its West Covina, CA location when a computer server was infected with a variant of the CrySiS ransomware virus, which encrypted some files on its local computer drives. The breach affected approximately 7,583 individuals' protected health information (PHI) and included full names, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, billing codes, and clinical information. The CE provided bre...
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Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sheldon M. Golden O.D., Optometric Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,583 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 19, 2017.
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 Sheldon M. Golden O.D., Optometric Corporation 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 Sheldon M. Golden O.D., Optometric Corporation.