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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.
New Mexico VA Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 5, 2014. Also cited in 43 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000108815, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: NEW MEXICO HCS - 501
Issue:
Veteran A notified the facility personnel that he had received incorrect copy of another Veteran's (Veteran B) appointment information and was returning it to the VA. Veteran A was upset at mishandling and did not want his data mis-handled in this manner. Veteran A contacted by facility Privacy Officer and agreed to return the incorrect document which was mailed to the Privacy Officer so that notification could be provided to Veteran B of privacy breach. A fact-finding to be conducted to determine how mishandling occurred.
Outcome:
09/08/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.