HHS OCR report · 2018
MorshedEye, PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- MorshedEye, PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 1,100
- Submission date
- Apr 13, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
From January 10, 2018, through February 16, 2018, MorshedEye, the covered entity (CE), sent group emails to 762 patients to inform them of its new location; however, the emails were not blind copied, so recipients could view the names and email addresses of other patients. The protected health information (PHI) in the emails included names and email addresses. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the CE’s breach notification responsibilities, the definition of PHI, training...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the MorshedEye, PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,100 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 13, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 MorshedEye, PLLC 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 MorshedEye, PLLC.