HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Walgreen Company data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Walgreen Company
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 3,700
- Submission date
- Dec 3, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Walgreen Company, reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 3,700 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, email address, medications, diagnoses, 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.
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 | 16,089 | Jan 8, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Company | IL | Healthcare Provider | 6,681 | Feb 28, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Walgreen Company data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,700 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 3, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, Other.
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.