HHS OCR report · 2022
Finkelstein Eye Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Finkelstein Eye Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 48,587
- Submission date
- May 27, 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), Finkelstein Eye Associates, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 48,587 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims information, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, the media, affected individuals, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrati...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Finkelstein Eye Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 48,587 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 27, 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 Finkelstein Eye Associates 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 Finkelstein Eye Associates.