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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.
Atlanta VA Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 2, 2015. Also cited in 15 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000114700, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: DECATUR GA - 508
Issue:
A Veteran's information was forwarded to the media without authorization. Unknown at this time who forwarded this information. Fact finding started on Friday 01/30/15.
Outcome:
02/02/15: IRST update - under investigation by OIG. 02/03/15: IRST update - TV news web page link http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/va-flagged-mother-who-killed-3-children-suicide-ri/nj2Dm/ copy if written portion in activity tab of ticket.