HHS OCR report ยท 2020
CVS Pharmacy data breach
CVS Pharmacy, a healthcare provider in Rhode Island, reported a breach affecting 26,234 individuals to HHS OCR on Jul 24, 2020.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CVS Pharmacy
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 26,234
- Submission date
- Jul 24, 2020
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), CVS Pharmacy, reported that a number of its CVS stores across the country had been vandalized. The breach affected the protected health information (PHI) of 26,234 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and dates of birth, as well as clinical information including medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute note. Following the breach, CVS assembled a response team to investigate and restore o...
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 | 5,645 | Jan 30, 2019 | Theft | 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 26,234 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 24, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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.