HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 3,594
- Submission date
- Apr 20, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
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Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | MA | Healthcare Provider | 1,076 | Jan 8, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,594 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 20, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 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 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.