HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Randleman Eye Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Randleman Eye Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 19,556
- Submission date
- Mar 13, 2020
- 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), Randleman Eye Center, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 19,556 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, gender, and digital retinal images. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. The CE also provided complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services to affected individuals. In res...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Randleman Eye Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 19,556 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 13, 2020.
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 Randleman Eye Center 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 Randleman Eye Center.