Walmart Inc. data breach (2016)

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Feb 15, 2016

When the intrusion reportedly occurred, per the linked filings

ARHHS OCRFirst filing

Filed Mar 1, 2016bd_116f37ed37121d13

Walmart Stores, Inc. (AR, Healthcare Provider) reported to HHS OCR on 2016-03-01 an Unauthorized Access/Disclosure affecting 4,800 individuals. A software change caused a technical error that made ePHI viewable on Walmart's online pharmacy account portal. Exposed data included names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, prescriptions, insurance information, treatment information, and last four digits of credit card numbers. Breached information located on Electronic Medical Record. Walmart notified affected individuals, offered identity theft protection, and implemented additional privacy and security measures.

Affected (this filing): 4,800

HHS notified

🦬Montana State AGMost recent

Filed Mar 1, 2016bd_7a140bd37681a101

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported a data breach to the Montana Attorney General. The breach was reported on 2016-03-01. The breach occurred from 2/15/2016 to 2/18/2016. 29 Montana residents were affected.

Affected (this filing): 29

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