HHS OCR report ยท 2019
CVS Pharmacy data breach
CVS Pharmacy, a healthcare provider in Rhode Island, reported a breach affecting 5,645 individuals to HHS OCR on Jan 30, 2019.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CVS Pharmacy
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 5,645
- Submission date
- Jan 30, 2019
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), CVS Pharmacy, reported that protected health information (PHI) was erroneously placed in a storage container maintained by its business associate, Target Corporation. Subsequently, the storage container was vandalized and the PHI was stolen. This breach incident affected 5,645 individuals. The types of PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and prescription information. Following this breach incident, CVS notified OCR, affected individuals, and the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by CVS Pharmacy
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Pharmacy | RI | Healthcare Provider | 6,221 | Feb 11, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| CVS Pharmacy | RI | Healthcare Provider | 826 | Sep 10, 2021 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| CVS Pharmacy | RI | Healthcare Provider | 26,234 | Jul 24, 2020 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| CVS Pharmacy | RI | Healthcare Provider | 836 | Oct 13, 2017 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CVS Pharmacy data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,645 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 30, 2019.
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 Pharmacy 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 Pharmacy.