HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Orangeburg Eye Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Orangeburg Eye Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 9,000
- Submission date
- Jun 8, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Orangeburg Eye Center, reported that its business associate (BA) suffered a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 9,000 individuals. The PHI involved included the names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE severed its business relationship with the BA.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Orangeburg Eye Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 8, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: 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 Orangeburg Eye 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 Orangeburg Eye Center.