Search Privacy Violations, Breaches and Complaints
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.
North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 22, 2015. Also cited in 64 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000119846, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: NORTH FL/SOUTH GA HCS-GAINESVILLE - 573
Issue:
Pathology staff reported to VA Police that a camera was missing from the morgue. The camera in question contained several photos of an autopsy being conducted on a deceased Veteran. Staff noticed this camera missing on 05/05/15 but didn't report to Police Services until 05/21/15.
Outcome:
05/22/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that the Veteran's Next of Kin will be sent a notification letter, as his full name and SSN were stored on an image on the camera.