HHS OCR report · 2015
EyeCare of Bartlesville data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- EyeCare of Bartlesville
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oklahoma
- Individuals affected
- 4,000
- Submission date
- Mar 13, 2015
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity’s (CE) database was hacked and held by an outside malware virus. The computer server’s hard drive contained the unencrypted, password protected health information (PHI) of approximately 4,000 individuals. The electronic PHI (ePHI) contained names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, insurance identification numbers, and diagnosis codes. Since the malware virus was discovered, the CE confirmed that nothing had been copied or removed from the computer, just locke...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the EyeCare of Bartlesville data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 13, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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 EyeCare of Bartlesville 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 EyeCare of Bartlesville.