HHS OCR report · 2016
Fred's Stores of Tennessee, Incorporated data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fred's Stores of Tennessee, Incorporated
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 9,624
- Submission date
- Sep 29, 2016
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Fred’s Stores of Tennessee, the covered entity (CE), reported that an unencrypted laptop had been stolen from the vehicle of an employee exposing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 9,624 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, telephone numbers, and medications prescribed. During the course of our investigation, the CE filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fred's Stores of Tennessee, Incorporated data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,624 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 29, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Fred's Stores of Tennessee, Incorporated 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 Fred's Stores of Tennessee, Incorporated.