HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Walgreen Company data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Walgreen Company
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 16,089
- Submission date
- Jan 8, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Walgreen Company, reported that the protected health information (PHI) of 16,089 individuals was impermissibly disclosed. The PHI involved included names, addresses, medications, and financial and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards to better protect its data.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Walgreen Company
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walgreen Company | IL | Healthcare Provider | 6,681 | Feb 28, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Company | IL | Healthcare Provider | 3,700 | Dec 3, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Walgreen Company data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 16,089 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 8, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Company 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 Company.