Search Privacy Violations, Breaches and Complaints
This database was last updated in December 2015 ago and should only be used as a historical snapshot. More recent data on breaches affecting 500 or more people is available at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Breach Portal.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
337 results found from all sources. Sorted by date.
Note: This page lists reports by other sources, citing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (or a subordinate entity) for a privacy complaint, breach or violation. Reports from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are also available.
June 14, 2013
Reported as: Fayetteville VAMC
Issue: The covered entity (CE), Fayetteville VA Medical Clinic Optical Shop, impermissibly disclosed the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 1,094 individuals by placing consultation reports in the recycling bin rather than the shredding bin. The PHI involved in the breach…
Outcome: Data not available.
June 14, 2013
Reported as: Department of Veterans Affairs- Veterans Health Administration
Issue: Data not available.
Outcome: Technical assistance provided
June 13, 2013
Reported as: Charles George VA Medical Center
Issue: Data not available.
Outcome: Consolidated into existing complaint
June 13, 2013
Reported as: Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Issue: Data not available.
Outcome: Technical assistance provided
June 6, 2013
Reported as: VA Outpatient Clinic
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)
May 31, 2013
Reported as: James J. Peters Veterans Administration Medical Center
Issue: Data not available.
Outcome: Consolidated into existing complaint
May 29, 2013
Reported as: VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures, Minimum Necessary, Safeguards
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)
May 23, 2013
Reported as: Department of Veterans Affairs- Veterans Health Administration
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures, Safeguards
Outcome: Unknown outcome
May 15, 2013
Reported as: Birmingham VA Medical Center
Issue: Data not available.
Outcome: Technical assistance provided
May 7, 2013
Reported as: Veterans Hospital-North Texas Health Care System
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures, Safeguards
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)