HHS OCR report ยท 2020
The Kroger Company data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Kroger Company
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 132,258
- Submission date
- Jun 18, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Kroger Company, reported that the protected health information (PHI) of 132,258 individuals was viewable via the Internet. The PHI involved included names, phone numbers, email addresses, birthdates, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect PHI.
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 | 2,686 | Nov 12, 2021 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Kroger Company data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 132,258 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 18, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 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.