HHS OCR report · 2017
Jeffrey D. Rice, O.D., L.L.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jeffrey D. Rice, O.D., L.L.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 1,586
- Submission date
- Feb 2, 2017
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Jeffery D. Rice, O.D./Vision Source, the covered entity (CE), reported that, on or about December 12, 2016, seven boxes that contained past and current patients’ protected health information (PHI) were stolen from a warehouse. This breach affected approximately 1,586 individuals. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included contained names, address, social security numbers, and medical diagnoses/conditions. Following the breach, the CE inventoried the st...
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Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Jeffrey D. Rice, O.D., L.L.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,586 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 2, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Jeffrey D. Rice, O.D., L.L.C. 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.
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