HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Walmart, Inc. data breach
Walmart, Inc., a healthcare provider in Arkansas, reported a breach affecting 828 individuals to HHS OCR on Oct 26, 2021.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Walmart, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 828
- Submission date
- Oct 26, 2021
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Walmart, reported that a laptop containing the protected health information (PHI) of 828 individuals was lost. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE strengthened its physical security measures and retrained its workforce members on policies and procedures to safeguard PHI.
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 | 735 | Feb 22, 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 828 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 26, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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..