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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 October 12, 2012. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000081100, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Biloxi, MS
Issue:
Veteran A alleges his emergency contact information was looked up by the facility Patient Advocate. The Advocate called his wife at work and told her boss about a prosthetic device, medical information, and future clinic appointment. Update: 10/12/12:Veteran A will receive a letter of notification.
Outcome:
No violation found.