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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 October 16, 2014. Also cited in 43 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000110504, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: NEW MEXICO HCS - 501
Issue:
The Information Security Officer (ISO) reported and provided initial audit log access investigation in regards to an inappropriate employee access to a fellow employee's record and ensuing Supervisor's fact-finding response. Privacy policy violation determined as employee who accessed fellow employee's record had no job related reason or any job duties for accessing the fellow employee's medical record - but was asked by the fellow employee to access the record to check on need for means test update completion. Supervisor noted counseling of employee and review of privacy requirements/guidance with employee who inappropriately accessed his fellow-employee's medical record.
Outcome:
10/17/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that the employee will be sent a notification letter.