HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Walmart Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Walmart Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 2,071
- Submission date
- Mar 5, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Walmart, reported that its business associate suffered a breach that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,071 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, telephone numbers, medication information, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media.
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 | 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 2,071 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 5, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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..