HHS OCR report · 2014
True Vision Eyecare data breach
True Vision Eyecare, a healthcare provider in Ohio, reported a breach affecting 542 individuals to HHS OCR on Nov 21, 2014.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- True Vision Eyecare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 542
- Submission date
- Nov 21, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A burglar stole two laptop computers from the covered entity’s (CE) office. One of the stolen laptops contained the protected health information (PHI) of 542 individuals that included first and last names and eyeglass prescriptions. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE purchased new laptops that are password protected with automatic shut-off features, and also retrained staff on security. OCR obtained documentation t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the True Vision Eyecare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 542 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 21, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 True Vision Eyecare 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 True Vision Eyecare.