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Walgreen Co.

ArchivedSubmitted 09/30/2025
State
IL
Covered entity type
Healthcare Provider
Individuals affected
2,708
Business associate present
No
Type of breach
Loss
Location of breached information
Paper/Films
First seen by InfoSec Signals
9/23/2026
Last seen in OCR export
9/23/2026

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Walgreen Co., reported that the protected health information (PHI) of 2,708 individuals was lost during transport. The PHI involved included names, addresses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, law enforcement, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE terminated its business relationship with the business associate. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA Rules.

Change history

  • 9/23/2026Added to OCR's archive list

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, Breach Portal. Records are reproduced as published; entity names and figures are OCR's.