HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Cefalu Eye-Tech of Green, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cefalu Eye-Tech of Green, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 850
- Submission date
- Jul 14, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An employee of Cefalu Eye-Tech of Green, Inc. (Cefalu) photographed computer screens containing the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 850 individuals, including names, addresses, email addresses, and codes for diagnosis and conditions. Following the breach, Cefalu investigated the breach and provided breach notification to HHS and the affected individuals. OCR determined that the reporting entity is no longer a covered entity. OCR obtained documentation supporting its fin...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cefalu Eye-Tech of Green, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 850 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 14, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Cefalu Eye-Tech of Green, Inc. 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 Cefalu Eye-Tech of Green, Inc..