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HHS OCR report ยท 2018

Warby Parker Inc. (f/k/a JAND Inc. d/b/a Warby Parker) data breach

Warby Parker Inc. (f/k/a JAND Inc. d/b/a Warby Parker), a healthcare provider in New York, reported a breach affecting 197,986 individuals to HHS OCR on Dec 20, 2018.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Warby Parker Inc. (f/k/a JAND Inc. d/b/a Warby Parker)
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
New York
Individuals affected
197,986
Submission date
Dec 20, 2018
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Network Server
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $1,500,000 civil money penalty against Warby Parker, Inc., a manufacturer and online retailer of prescription and non-prescription eyewear, concerning violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule, following the receipt of a breach report regarding the unauthorized access by one or more third parties to customer accounts. OCR enforce...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Warby Parker Inc. (f/k/a JAND Inc. d/b/a Warby Parker) data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 197,986 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 20, 2018.

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 Warby Parker Inc. (f/k/a JAND Inc. d/b/a Warby Parker) 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 Warby Parker Inc. (f/k/a JAND Inc. d/b/a Warby Parker).