HHS OCR report ยท 2025
CVS Caremark data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CVS Caremark
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 2,599
- Submission date
- May 13, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), CVS Caremark reported that it experienced a breach incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,599 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic information. The BA notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA retrained employees and implemented administrative, technical and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by CVS Caremark
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Caremark | RI | Business Associate | 3,064 | Jun 28, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| CVS Caremark | AZ | Business Associate | 4,305 | Jul 2, 2013 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| CVS Caremark | RI | Healthcare Provider | 955 | Oct 26, 2012 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| CVS CAREMARK | AZ | Healthcare Provider | 654 | May 11, 2011 | Theft, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CVS Caremark data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,599 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 13, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 CVS Caremark 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 CVS Caremark.