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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.
South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 15, 2012. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082407, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Oklahoma City, OK
Issue:
Employee states that the minimum background information was left in an unattended open office from November 2-18, 2012. Update: 12/03/12:One individual will receive a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being exposed.
Outcome:
Education was provided to the HR staff on 12/05/2012 with regards to safeguarding sensitive information and the clean desk policy.