HHS OCR report · 2023
Independent Vision Group, LTD data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Independent Vision Group, LTD
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 2,931
- Submission date
- Dec 13, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Independent Vision Group, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 2,931 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE offere...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Independent Vision Group, LTD data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,931 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 13, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Independent Vision Group, LTD 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 Independent Vision Group, LTD.