HHS OCR report ยท 2024
CVS Pharmacy, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 1,896
- Submission date
- Feb 16, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), CVS Pharmacy, reported that an error on its website allowed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,896 individuals to be viewable by others. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and financial information. The CW notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CVS Pharmacy, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,896 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 16, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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, Inc. 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, Inc..