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.
February 2, 2012
Reported as: Veterans Administration Medical Center
Issue: Data not available.
Outcome: Consolidated into existing complaint
February 2, 2012
Reported as: Carl Vinson VAMC
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures, Minimum Necessary, Safeguards, Sanctions
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)
January 31, 2012
Reported as: Lexington VA Medical Center
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures, Minimum Necessary, Safeguards
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)
January 30, 2012
Reported as: VA Medical Center
Issue: Complaints to the Covered Entity, Impermissible Uses and Disclosures, Minimum Necessary, Mitigation, Refraining from Intimidating/Retaliatory Acts, Safeguards, Sanctions
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)
January 27, 2012
Reported as: Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures, Mitigation, Safeguards
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)
January 24, 2012
Reported as: US Dept of Veterans Affairs
Issue: Amendment
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)
January 20, 2012
Reported as: Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
Issue: Access, Amendment, Impermissible Uses and Disclosures, Refraining from Intimidating/Retaliatory Acts, Safeguards
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)
January 12, 2012
Reported as: Veteran's Health Administration
Issue: Data not available.
Outcome: Consolidated into existing complaint
January 4, 2012
Reported as: Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center
Issue: Data not available.
Outcome: Technical assistance provided
December 13, 2011
Reported as: Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures, Safeguards
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)