HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Ophthalmology Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ophthalmology Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 76,000
- Submission date
- Nov 11, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Ophthalmology Associates reported that it was a victim of a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 76,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. To mitigate harm, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ophthalmology Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 76,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 11, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, 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 Ophthalmology Associates 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 Ophthalmology Associates.