HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Central Vermont Eye Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Central Vermont Eye Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Vermont
- Individuals affected
- 29,892
- Submission date
- Apr 6, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Central Vermont Eye Care, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a breach that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 29,892 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and clinical information including diagnoses and conditions. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Central Vermont Eye Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 29,892 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 6, 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: Electronic Medical Record, Other.
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 Central Vermont Eye Care 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 Central Vermont Eye Care.