Data Breach Notifications

Entity Information

  • Type of Organization: Healthcare
  • Entity Name: Black Hills Regional Eye Institute
  • Street Address: 2800 Third St
  • City: Rapid City
  • State, or Country if outside the US: SD
  • Zip Code: 57701

Submitted By

  • Name: Meghan Collins
  • Title: Attorney
  • Firm name (if different than entity): McDonald Hopkins
  • Telephone Number: (312) 642-4168
  • Email Address: mcollins@mcdonaldhopkins.com
  • Relationship to entity whose information was compromised: Attorney

Breach Information

  • Total number of persons affected (including residents): .
  • Total number of Maine residents affected: 12
  • If the number of Maine residents exceeds 1,000, have the consumer reporting agencies been notified:
  • Date(s) Breach Occured: January 4, 2025
  • Date Breach Discovered: July 30, 2025
  • Description of the Breach:
    • External system breach (hacking)
  • Information Acquired - Name or other personal identifier in combination with:

Notification and Protection Services

  • Type of Notification: Written
  • Date(s) of consumer notification: August 28, 2025
  • Copy of notice to affected Maine residents: BHREI_NOTICE_LETTER_-_REDACTED_36722265v1.pdf
  • Date of any previous (within 12 months) breach notifications: n/a
  • Were identity theft protection services offered: No
  • If yes, please provide the duration, the provider of the service and a brief description of the service: