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CEI Vision Partners Data Breach | Legal Advice & Protection Tips

Written by Joseph Lyon on . Posted in Data Breach.

Contact our Cincinnati data breach lawyers to learn more about the CEI Vision data breach incident and to consider your legal options. We have settled numerous data breach cases and believe very strongly that any entity that collects and stores your data has a duty to protect it.

What happened at CEI Vision?

In a serious cybersecurity incident, eye care provider CEI Vision Partners (CVP) confirmed a data breach of both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). Between May 24 and 27, 2024, an unauthorized actor accessed sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, financial information, medical records, and insurance details. CVP detected the breach on May 26, 2024, and completed the forensic review by June 10, 2025. Visit the Cincinnati Eye Institute website to view the data breach notification.

Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself

Affected individuals received mailed notifications and are being offered 12 months of free Experian IdentityWorks Credit 3B monitoring. This is a nice gesture, but even with complimentary services, it’s important for victims to take additional steps to safeguard their data and consider potential legal options. Once you receive a breach notice, prompt action is essential to protect against identity theft and financial fraud:

  • Sign up for the free identity monitoring provided by CVP without delay.
  • Monitor your credit reports and financial accounts for any suspicious or unauthorized activity.
  • Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion to make it harder for identity thieves to open new accounts in your name.
  • Watch for phishing attempts and suspicious communications, as cybercriminals often exploit breach-related fear to defraud victims.
  • Protect your medical records and billing statements, and report any unfamiliar charges promptly.

Possible Legal Remedies

The Lyon Firm and other attorneys are investigating the breach, offering you the ability to find out if you qualify for compensation. Victims may pursue:

  • Reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs, such as credit monitoring, phone expenses, and time spent repairing identity damage.
  • Compensation for emotional distress or privacy violations.
  • Enforcement of data security standards, if CVP is found to have neglected its duty to protect patient data.

FAQs – CEI Vision Partners Data Breach

  • What data was compromised in the CEI Vision Partners breach? The types of compromised data included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, medical records, insurance information, and financial account details.
  • When did the breach occur and when was it discovered? Unauthorized access occurred from May 24–27, 2024; CVP detected it on May 26 and completed the investigation on June 10, 2025.
  • Will I receive credit monitoring? Yes, CVP is offering free Experian IdentityWorks Credit 3B monitoring to affected individuals.
  • Can I sue CVP for the breach? Potentially. If it’s shown that CVP failed to protect your data adequately, you may be eligible for compensation for costs and emotional harm. Consultation with a data breach attorney can clarify your rights.