HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Center for Sight, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Center for Sight, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 41,041
- Submission date
- Jun 20, 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), Center for Sight, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyberattack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 41,041 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. The BA is currently under investigation regarding this breach incident.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Center for Sight, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 41,041 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 20, 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 Center for Sight, Inc. 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 Center for Sight, Inc..