HHS OCR report · 2022
Hawaiian Eye Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hawaiian Eye Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Hawaii
- Individuals affected
- 14,524
- Submission date
- Dec 19, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Hawaiian Eye Center, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 14,524 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, email addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and other treatment data. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provide...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hawaiian Eye Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,524 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 19, 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: Network Server.
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 Hawaiian Eye Center 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 Hawaiian Eye Center.