HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Hoya Optical Labs of America, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hoya Optical Labs of America, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 14,099
- Submission date
- Dec 29, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), HOYA Optical Labs of America, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 14,099 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, financial information, and prescription information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA strengthened its administrative and technical safeguards and provided complimentary cre...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hoya Optical Labs of America, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,099 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 29, 2021.
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 Hoya Optical Labs of America, Inc. 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 Hoya Optical Labs of America, Inc..