HHS OCR report · 2018
The May Eye Care Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The May Eye Care Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 30,000
- Submission date
- Oct 11, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Ransomware affected the covered entity’s (CE) computer network which contained the protected health information (PHI) of 30,000 individuals, including names, dates of birth, social security numbers, financial information, insurance information, and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media and also notified law enforcement. Following the breach, the CE implemented stronger password management procedures and additional technical saf...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The May Eye Care Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 30,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 11, 2018.
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 The May Eye Care 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 The May Eye Care Center.