HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Marion Eye Center, LTD. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Marion Eye Center, LTD.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 811
- Submission date
- Dec 13, 2019
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Marion Eye Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that medical records were sent to a third-party entity; however the records were never received. This breach affected the protected health information (PHI) of 811 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, social Security numbers, addresses, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Marion Eye Center, LTD. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 811 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 13, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 Marion Eye Center, LTD. 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 Marion Eye Center, LTD..