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.
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 22, 2015. Also cited in 21 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000119884, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: LOS ANGELES CA - 691
Issue:
A Veteran contacted an employee's supervisor and reported that a Medical Support Assistant (MSA) employee is discussing personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) with a roommate who is discussing the Veteran on Facebook.
Outcome:
06/24/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that the Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.