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HHS OCR report · 2020

Northwest Eye Surgeons, P.C. and Sight Partners LLC data breach

Northwest Eye Surgeons, P.C. and Sight Partners LLC, a healthcare provider in Washington, reported a breach affecting 20,838 individuals to HHS OCR on Oct 26, 2020.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Northwest Eye Surgeons, P.C. and Sight Partners LLC
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Washington
Individuals affected
20,838
Submission date
Oct 26, 2020
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Network Server
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entities (CEs), Northwest Eye Surgeons, PC, and Sight Partners, LLC, reported that they experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 20,838 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, financial information, and clinical information. The CEs notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CEs also established a complimentary phone number ...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Northwest Eye Surgeons, P.C. and Sight Partners LLC data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 20,838 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 26, 2020.

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 Northwest Eye Surgeons, P.C. and Sight Partners LLC 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 Northwest Eye Surgeons, P.C. and Sight Partners LLC.