HHS OCR report · 2014
Kmart Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kmart Corporation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,866
- Submission date
- Sep 10, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Printed pharmacy reports containing protected health information (PHI) about patients’ prescriptions was disclosed to an acquaintance of a former pharmacy employee in Sebring, Florida. The PHI involved in the breach included the names, addresses, prescribers, and medications for approximately 1,866 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE also contacted law enforcement and reinforced with the pharmacy staff the CE’s HIPAA policies...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Kmart Corporation
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kmart Corporation | IL | Healthcare Provider | 16,446 | Feb 10, 2014 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Kmart Corporation | IL | Healthcare Provider | 12,542 | Apr 3, 2013 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kmart Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,866 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 10, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Kmart Corporation 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 Kmart Corporation.