HHS OCR report ยท 2021
CVS Caremark data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CVS Caremark
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 3,064
- Submission date
- Jun 28, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), CVS Caremark, reported that an employee mailed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,064 individuals to the wrong recipients. The ePHI involved included names, diagnoses, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE retrained its staff and implemented additional administrative 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 | 2,599 | May 13, 2025 | 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 3,064 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 28, 2021.
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.