HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Walmart Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Walmart Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 4,211
- Submission date
- Oct 17, 2019
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Walmart, Inc., reported that a flash drive that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 4,211 individuals, was missing. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring services. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, medical images, and other treatment information. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the workforce member involved and retrained all...
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 | 1,267 | Jun 14, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| 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 | 4,738 | 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 4,211 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 17, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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..