HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Summit Eye & Optical data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Summit Eye & Optical
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 5,727
- Submission date
- May 1, 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), Summit Eye & Optical, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 5,727 individuals. The PHI involved included diagnoses, and potentially Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE provided identity monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Summit Eye & Optical data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,727 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 1, 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 Summit Eye & Optical 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 Summit Eye & Optical.