HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Walgreen Company data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Walgreen Company
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 6,681
- Submission date
- Feb 28, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Walgreen Company, reported that an error in its database allowed the protected health information (PHI) of 6,681 individuals to be viewed by others. The PHI involved included names, addresses, medications, health insurance information, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional technical safeguards and provided training to its workforce.
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 | 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 6,681 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 28, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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.