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.
VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 1, 2011. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000068229, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Prescott, AZ
Issue:
An identification label from the 4A medical unit was found hanging on the Information Security Officer's (ISO) door. The information on label was a patient's first , last and middle name, full SSN, DOB and ward location. Update: 11/02/11:The Patient will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being exposed.
Outcome:
It was undetermined where the label originated from. The label was hung on ISO wall outside his door. Training to staff on how to report a privacy violation and privacy violation guidance published in the facility newspaper. Offer Veteran credit monitoring .