HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Eye Consultants of Atlanta / Piedmont System Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Eye Consultants of Atlanta / Piedmont System Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 2,662
- Submission date
- Jun 19, 2021
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Eye Consultants of Atlanta / Piedmont System Ambulatory Surgery Center, reported that medical records that were marked and separated for shredding were inadvertently disposed of by janitorial staff. The breach involved the protected health information (PHI) of 2,662 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and offered complimentary credit moni...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Eye Consultants of Atlanta / Piedmont System Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,662 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 19, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Eye Consultants of Atlanta / Piedmont System Ambulatory Surgery Center, 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 Eye Consultants of Atlanta / Piedmont System Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC.