HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Utah Valley Eye Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Utah Valley Eye Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Utah
- Individuals affected
- 20,418
- Submission date
- Nov 1, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Utah Valley Eye Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack involving the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 20,418 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, email addresses, addresses, and phone numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained its staff. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regard...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Utah Valley Eye Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 20,418 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 1, 2019.
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.
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 Utah Valley 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 Utah Valley Eye Center.