HHS OCR report · 2021
Simon Eye Management data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Simon Eye Management
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Delaware
- Individuals affected
- 144,780
- Submission date
- Sep 14, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Simon Eye Management, the business associate (BA), reported that several employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 144,780 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, state identification numbers, dates of birth, financial and claims information, diagnoses, and health insurance information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Simon Eye Management data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 144,780 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 14, 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: Email.
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 Simon Eye Management 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 Simon Eye Management.