HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Walgreen Co. data breach
Walgreen Co., a healthcare provider in Illinois, reported a breach affecting 160,000 individuals to HHS OCR on Dec 15, 2014.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Walgreen Co.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 160,000
- Submission date
- Dec 15, 2014
- Type of breach
- Other
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Walgreens, mailed patient notification letters to incorrect third parties. The letters included first and last names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, provider names, and details of the vaccines administered and affected approximately 160,000 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and placed notice on its website. Following the breach, the CE resolved issues in its use of the electronic health record (E...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Walgreen Co.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 2,708 | Sep 30, 2025 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 1,915 | Oct 1, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 1,704 | Aug 31, 2022 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 1,471 | Jan 21, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 1,352 | Dec 27, 2021 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 6,498 | May 28, 2021 | Improper Disposal | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 80,176 | Jul 24, 2020 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 703 | Apr 27, 2018 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 910 | Apr 6, 2018 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 4,500 | Feb 3, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 880 | Mar 4, 2016 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 8,345 | Aug 7, 2015 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 1,138 | May 1, 2015 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 540 | Jun 6, 2014 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 17,350 | Dec 6, 2013 | Other | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 1,240 | Jul 30, 2012 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Walgreen Co. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 160,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 15, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Other, 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 Walgreen Co. 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 Walgreen Co..