Posted On March 24, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
March 24 – The Columbia Eye Clinic data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Columbia Eye Clinic data breach resulted in the exposure of patients’ names, contact information, dates of birth, procedure codes, and other information needed to obtain pre-approval for eye-related procedures being compromised.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights filing, Columbia Eye Clinic reported a data breach after they experienced a network disruption that was determined to be a cybersecurity incident.
The investigation revealed that unauthorized access to the clinic’s IT network occurred between January 9, 2025, and January 13, 2025. During this period, an unauthorized actor gained access to certain files on Columbia Eye Clinic’s computer systems that contained confidential patient information.
In response to the incident, Columbia Eye Clinic engaged cybersecurity experts to conduct a thorough investigation into the nature and scope of the breach. After identifying which files were compromised, the clinic undertook a comprehensive review to determine exactly what information was exposed and which patients were affected.
On March 14, 2025, Columbia Eye Clinic sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach. These personalized notifications should provide recipients with details about what specific categories of their information were compromised in the incident.
Columbia Eye Clinic operates as an ophthalmology practice based in Columbia, South Carolina. The clinic provides specialized medical and surgical eye care services to patients across various age groups and conditions.
The practice was established to deliver comprehensive eye care services within the Columbia metropolitan area. Their facility offers diagnostic and treatment services for various ocular conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and general vision disorders. The clinic maintains specialized equipment for eye examinations, diagnostics, and various surgical procedures.
Columbia Eye Clinic employs approximately 114 individuals across their medical, administrative, and support staff positions. Their team includes ophthalmologists with various subspecialties, optometrists, technicians, and administrative personnel. The organization generates an estimated annual revenue of $5 million through their medical services and procedures.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Columbia Eye Clinic data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Columbia Eye Clinic and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
