HHS OCR report · 2018
Union Lake Supermarket, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Union Lake Supermarket, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 9,956
- Submission date
- Feb 28, 2018
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Union Lake Supermarket, LLC, reported that a portable electronic device used to capture customer signatures was improperly disposed of. This compromised the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 9,956 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented addit...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Union Lake Supermarket, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,956 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 28, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Union Lake Supermarket, LLC 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 Union Lake Supermarket, LLC.