HHS OCR report · 2015
Rite Aid Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rite Aid Corporation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 2,345
- Submission date
- Jun 3, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On April 27, 2015, rioters in Baltimore, MD broke into, vandalized, and looted eight locations of the covered entity (CE), Rite Aid, taking 2,345 filled prescriptions. The “will-call” prescriptions involved in the breach contained patients’ names, addresses, and medication names. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and affected individuals and offered credit monitoring. All of the vandalized locations, except the one that was burned, have been re-opened with full securit...
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 | 23,433 | Jul 19, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Rite Aid Corporation | PA | Healthcare Provider | 13,600 | Jul 29, 2020 | 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 2,345 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 3, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other, 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 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.