HHS OCR report · 2010
Silicon Valley Eyecare Optometry and Contact Lenses data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Silicon Valley Eyecare Optometry and Contact Lenses
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 40,000
- Submission date
- May 13, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A computer network server and a television were stolen from the covered entity (CE), Silicon Valley Eyecare. The CE’s network sever contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 40,000 individuals and included demographic information, social security numbers, diagnoses, and insurance information. The CE investigated the incident and provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and media. As a result of OCR’s investigation, the CE provided its m...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Silicon Valley Eyecare Optometry and Contact Lenses data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 40,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 13, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Silicon Valley Eyecare Optometry and Contact Lenses 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 Silicon Valley Eyecare Optometry and Contact Lenses.