HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Worcester Eye Consultants data breach
Worcester Eye Consultants, a healthcare provider in Massachusetts, reported a breach affecting 2,634 individuals to HHS OCR on Jun 7, 2019.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Worcester Eye Consultants
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 2,634
- Submission date
- Jun 7, 2019
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Worcester Eye Consultants, reported that a medical device containing the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 2,634 individuals was lost in transit. The device was shipped by its business associate (BA), Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, clinical information, and treatment information. The CE notified OCR, affected individuals, and the media. During the investigation, OCR provided technical assistance regardin...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Worcester Eye Consultants data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,634 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 7, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Worcester Eye Consultants 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 Worcester Eye Consultants.