HHS OCR report ยท 2013
CVS Caremark data breach
CVS Caremark, a business associate in Arizona, reported a breach affecting 4,305 individuals to HHS OCR on Jul 2, 2013.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CVS Caremark
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 4,305
- Submission date
- Jul 2, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Business associate (BA) employees erroneously sent 4,305 health plan members' protected health information (PHI) to other plan members. The PHI involved in the breach included names and prescribed medication(s). The covered entity, Northrop Grumman Retiree Health Plan, provided breach notification to HHS, and the BA, CVS Caremark, provided breach notification to affected individuals and the media. Following the breach, the BA revised its quality control policies for targeted mailings and r...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by CVS Caremark
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Caremark | RI | Business Associate | 2,599 | May 13, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| CVS Caremark | RI | Business Associate | 3,064 | Jun 28, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| CVS Caremark | RI | Healthcare Provider | 955 | Oct 26, 2012 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| CVS CAREMARK | AZ | Healthcare Provider | 654 | May 11, 2011 | Theft, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CVS Caremark data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,305 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 2, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 CVS Caremark 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 CVS Caremark.