HHS OCR report · 2014
Visionworks Inc. data breach
Visionworks Inc., a health plan in Texas, reported a breach affecting 74,944 individuals to HHS OCR on Nov 10, 2014.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Visionworks Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 74,944
- Submission date
- Nov 10, 2014
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Visionworks Inc., mislaid a partially encrypted, decommissioned computer server from its in-store lab in Annapolis, Maryland which was not recovered. The server’s hard drive contained the unencrypted protected health information (PHI) of approximately 74,000 individuals. The PHI on the server contained demographic, financial, and clinical information. Following the breach, the CE fully encrypted all servers at all of their locations and replaced servers. The CE pr...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Visionworks Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visionworks Inc. | TX | Health Plan | 47,683 | Nov 21, 2014 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Visionworks Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 74,944 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 10, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 Visionworks 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 Visionworks Inc..