HHS OCR report · 2016
Vision Care Florida, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Vision Care Florida, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 7,500
- Submission date
- Nov 16, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Vision Care Florida, LLC, discovered that on September 21, 2016, its server was infected with a ransomware virus after an employee opened an email attachment. The CE’s server contained patients' demographic information including the names, dates of birth, and addresses of 7,500 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the Breach Notification Rule and documenta...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Vision Care Florida, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 16, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Vision Care Florida, 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 Vision Care Florida, LLC.