Penalty Amount
$235,000
Consumers Affected
9,700
Wakefern Food Corp. and associated ShopRite entities settled allegations that they improperly disposed of electronic devices containing protected health information, potentially exposing the data of over 9,700 New Jersey residents. They agreed to pay $235,000 and implement comprehensive data security measures including appointing privacy officers and providing training.
Wakefern agreed to pay $235,000, appoint a chief privacy officer, execute business associate agreements, designate HIPAA officers at all ShopRite pharmacies, and provide online training. Union Lake and SRS agreed to provide written assurances of officer designation and training completion.
Entity
Wakefern Food Corp., Union Lake Supermarket, LLC, ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc.
Also known as: Wakefern
Industry
HealthcareOfficial Press Release
https://www.njoag.gov/ag-grewal-announces-shoprite-wakefern-to-pay-235000-and-improve-data-security-in-settlement-over-privacy-lapses-at-supermarket-pharmacies-improper-disposal-of-electronic-signing-devices-from-superm/
Wakefern Food Corp. Consent Order
https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases20/Wakefern-Food-Corp.-Consent-Order.pdf
New Jersey Attorney General Enforcement Page
https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-of-consumer-affairs/
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