HHS OCR report ยท 2021
The Kroger Co. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Kroger Co.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 1,474,284
- Submission date
- Feb 19, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Kroger Co., reported that its business associate experienced a cyberattack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 1,474,284 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, health insurance information, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Kroger Co. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,474,284 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 19, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 The Kroger Co. 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 The Kroger Co..