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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 4, 2013. Also cited in 43 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000094206, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: NEW MEXICO HCS - 501
Issue:
A privacy complaint was investigated and revealed that Employees A, B and C had accessed a co-worker's record without a need to know.
Outcome:
09/04/13: The co-worker will receive a general notification letter. VA employees are consider trusted entities and take the Privacy and Security Awareness training and sign the Rules of Behavior.