HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Associated Eye Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Associated Eye Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 40,793
- Submission date
- Jul 8, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Associated Eye Care, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 40,793 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses and conditions, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE established a call-center and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Associated Eye Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 40,793 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 8, 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: 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 Associated 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 Associated Eye Care.