HHS OCR report ยท 2021
The Kroger Company data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Kroger Company
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 2,686
- Submission date
- Nov 12, 2021
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Kroger Company, reported that a journal containing the protected health information (PHI) of up to 2,686 individuals was stolen. The PHI involved included names, medical record numbers, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and retrained its staff.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by The Kroger Company
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kroger Company | OH | Healthcare Provider | 132,258 | Jun 18, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Kroger Company data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,686 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 12, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop, 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 Company 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 Company.