HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Supervalu Pharmacies, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Supervalu Pharmacies, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 1,593
- Submission date
- Jul 24, 2020
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), SuperValu Pharmacies, Inc., reported that six of its pharmacies were burglarized affecting the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 1,593 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, financial information, medication information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional physical and procedural safeguards. OCR provided t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Supervalu Pharmacies, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,593 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 24, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other, 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 Supervalu Pharmacies, Inc. 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 Supervalu Pharmacies, Inc..