HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Diamond Pharmacy data breach
Diamond Pharmacy, a healthcare provider in Pennsylvania, reported a breach affecting 616 individuals to HHS OCR on Dec 10, 2020.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Diamond Pharmacy
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 616
- Submission date
- Dec 10, 2020
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Diamond Pharmacy, the covered entity (CE), reported that documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 616 individuals was stolen during looting due to civil unrest. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, and prescription information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional physical and security safeguards to better protect its sensitive data.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Diamond Pharmacy data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 616 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 10, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Diamond Pharmacy 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 Diamond Pharmacy.