HHS OCR report ยท 2016
CVS Health data breach
CVS Health, a healthcare provider in Rhode Island, reported a breach affecting 626 individuals to HHS OCR on Dec 5, 2016.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CVS Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 626
- Submission date
- Dec 5, 2016
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An individual broke into a CVS Pharmacy in Whiteville, NC during Hurricane Matthew. The thief stole 626 individuals' completed prescriptions. The types of PHI on the prescriptions included names, partial birthdates, addresses, medication names and doses, providers' names, and prescription numbers. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE assessed the damage and secured the store to prevent any other unautho...
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 | 12,914 | Jun 26, 2015 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CVS Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 626 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 5, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 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.