HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Shoreline Eye Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Shoreline Eye Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 57,047
- Submission date
- May 27, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Shoreline Eye Group, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a breach affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 57,047 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and diagnoses and conditions. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional technical safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Shoreline Eye Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 57,047 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 27, 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: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Shoreline Eye Group 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 Shoreline Eye Group.