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.
August 15, 2011
Reported as: v.A.
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)
August 10, 2011
Reported as: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures, Safeguards, Sanctions, Training
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)
August 8, 2011
Reported as: Michael DeBakey VA
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)
August 8, 2011
Reported as: Department of Veteran Affairs
Issue: Impermissible Disclosures - Incorrect address/fax, Safeguards
Outcome: Technical assistance provided
August 8, 2011
Reported as: Veterans Health Administration
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)
July 19, 2011
Reported as: VA Decatur
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures, Safeguards
Outcome: Technical assistance provided
July 15, 2011
Reported as: Atlanta VA Medical Center
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures, Mitigation, Safeguards
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)
July 13, 2011
Reported as: Dept. of Veterans Affairs TN. Valley Healthcare System
Issue: Complaints to the Covered Entity, Impermissible Use and Disclosures, Safeguards
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)
July 13, 2011
Reported as: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
Issue: Data not available.
Outcome: Technical assistance provided
July 13, 2011
Reported as: Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center
Issue: Data not available.
Outcome: Technical assistance provided