HHS OCR report · 2023
Harris Eye Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Harris Eye Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 6,267
- Submission date
- Aug 8, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Harris Eye Care, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 6,267 individuals. The PHI included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ licenses and social security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. The CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. OCR pro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Harris Eye Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,267 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 8, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Harris Eye Care 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 Harris Eye Care.