HHS OCR report · 2019
The Kroger Co., for itself and its affiliates and subsidiaries data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Kroger Co., for itself and its affiliates and subsidiaries
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 2,752
- Submission date
- Oct 25, 2019
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Kroger Company, on behalf of Smith’s Food and Drug Centers, Inc., which is a subsidiary of Kroger, reported that an employee improperly disposed of protected health information (PHI). This breach affected approximately 2,752 individuals and the PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, diagnoses/conditions, and medication information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by The Kroger Co., for itself and its affiliates and subsidiaries
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kroger Co., for itself and its affiliates and subsidiaries | OH | Healthcare Provider | 4,812 | Oct 25, 2019 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| The Kroger Co., for itself and its affiliates and subsidiaries | OH | Healthcare Provider | 504 | Feb 26, 2014 | Other | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Kroger Co., for itself and its affiliates and subsidiaries data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,752 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 25, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: 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 The Kroger Co., for itself and its affiliates and subsidiaries 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., for itself and its affiliates and subsidiaries.