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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.
Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 21, 2011. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000061386, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Honolulu, HI
Issue:
A VA employee accessed another employees' electronic health record on multiple occasions without a need to know. The employee whose information was breached states that his personal medical health information has been disclosed to others. Update: 06/03/11:The employee will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, as his full SSN and medical information were accessed inappropriately.
Outcome:
Employee was made to take privacy and security training in LMS. Access to CPRS was revoked. Proposed removal from employment pending Union and Director's final review and course of action.