HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Shop-Rite Supermarkets, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Shop-Rite Supermarkets, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 12,172
- Submission date
- Nov 3, 2017
- 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), Shop-Rite Supermarkets, Inc., reported that an employee improperly discarded an electronic signature device which contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 12,172 individudals. The ePHI involved included names, telephone numbers, dates of birth, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Shop-Rite Supermarkets, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,172 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 3, 2017.
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 Shop-Rite Supermarkets, 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 Shop-Rite Supermarkets, Inc..