HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Shred-it International Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Shred-it International Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 277,014
- Submission date
- Jul 11, 2013
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
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Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Shred-it International Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 277,014 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 11, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Shred-it International 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 Shred-it International Inc..