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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.
Tomah VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 19, 2015. Also cited in 36 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000121104, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: TOMAH WI - 676
Issue:
The Wife of a Veteran called to report that included in her husband's lab letter was a no show letter for another Veteran. No address was on the no-show letter.
Outcome:
06/26/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that there was a policy violation. While there was an unauthorized access/disclosure of data, it has been determined that the incident has a low probability of a risk of compromise.