HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Aloha Laser Vision data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Aloha Laser Vision
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Hawaii
- Individuals affected
- 43,263
- Submission date
- Jun 17, 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), Aloha Laser Vision, reported that its business associate experienced a cybersecurity attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 43,263 individuals. The PHI involved includes names, addresses, dates of birth, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to affected individuals.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Aloha Laser Vision data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 43,263 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 17, 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 Aloha Laser Vision 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 Aloha Laser Vision.