HHS OCR report · 2015
CVS Health data breach
CVS Health, a healthcare provider in Rhode Island, reported a breach affecting 12,914 individuals to HHS OCR on Jun 26, 2015.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CVS Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 12,914
- Submission date
- Jun 26, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
CVS Health Store 3976, the covered entity (CE), was looted and burned during rioting activity that occurred in the city of Baltimore, Maryland, and some computers containing electronic protected health information (ePHI) were stolen. 12,914 individuals were affected by the incident. The specific type of PHI on the stolen computers included patients’ first and last names, partial dates of birth, addresses, medication names, medication dosage, and prescription number. CVS Health provided OCR wi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by CVS Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Health | RI | Healthcare Provider | 724 | Mar 8, 2017 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| CVS Health | RI | Healthcare Provider | 626 | Dec 5, 2016 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CVS Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,914 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 26, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Health 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 Health.