HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Rite Aid Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rite Aid Corporation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 23,433
- Submission date
- Jul 19, 2023
- 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), Rite Aid Corporation, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 23,433 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, medications, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE installed manufacturer-provided software patches and implemented additional technical safeguards to ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Rite Aid Corporation
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rite Aid Corporation | PA | Healthcare Provider | 13,600 | Jul 29, 2020 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Rite Aid Corporation | PA | Healthcare Provider | 2,345 | Jun 3, 2015 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Rite Aid Corporation | PA | Healthcare Provider | 2,900 | Dec 7, 2011 | Other | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rite Aid Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 23,433 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 19, 2023.
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 Rite Aid Corporation 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 Rite Aid Corporation.