HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Manchester Ophthalmology, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Manchester Ophthalmology, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 6,846
- Submission date
- Jan 24, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Manchester Ophthalmology, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 6,846 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also established a phone number for questions or concerns. In respons...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Manchester Ophthalmology, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,846 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 24, 2020.
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 Manchester Ophthalmology, LLC 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 Manchester Ophthalmology, LLC.