HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Minnesota Eye Consultants data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Minnesota Eye Consultants
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 4,556
- Submission date
- Apr 16, 2019
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Minnesota Eye Consultants, the covered entity (CE), reported that documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 4,556 patients were inadvertently placed into a recycling bin. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and medication information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Substitute notice was also posted on its website. As a result of this breach incident, the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Minnesota Eye Consultants data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,556 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 16, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota Eye Consultants.