HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Walmart Inc. data breach
Walmart Inc., a healthcare provider in Arkansas, reported a breach affecting 3,606 individuals to HHS OCR on Feb 12, 2020.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Walmart Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 3,606
- Submission date
- Feb 12, 2020
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Walmart, Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported that a set of pharmacy prescription records containing the protected health information (PHI) of 3,606 individuals, were missing. The PHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and medication prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented new administrative safeguards and retrained it staff on the importance of safegua...
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 | 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 3,606 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 12, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 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..