HHS OCR report · 2024
Walmart Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Walmart Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 1,267
- Submission date
- Jun 14, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Walmart, the covered entity (CE) reported that a technical error made by an employee allowed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,267 individuals to be viewable via the Internet by others. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and gender. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach and OCR’s investigation, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards and retrained its workforce members.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Walmart Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. | AR | Healthcare Provider | 14,532 | Jun 18, 2021 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Walmart Inc. | AR | Healthcare Provider | 2,071 | Mar 5, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Walmart Inc. | AR | Healthcare Provider | 524 | Nov 20, 2020 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Walmart Inc. | AR | Healthcare Provider | 3,606 | Feb 12, 2020 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Walmart Inc. | AR | Healthcare Provider | 4,211 | Oct 17, 2019 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Walmart Inc. | AR | Healthcare Provider | 4,738 | Aug 9, 2019 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Walmart Inc. | AR | Healthcare Provider | 3,135 | Jul 26, 2019 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Walmart Inc. | AR | Healthcare Provider | 741 | Mar 26, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Walmart Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,267 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 14, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Walmart Inc. 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 Walmart Inc..