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.
Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 19, 2013. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088247, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Palo Alto, CA
Issue:
An employee requested a copy of his Sensitive Access Report and identified an individual had accessed his record. The PO has thoroughly investigated the incident and have determined the extent of the incident and concluded there was a privacy breach. The information exposed included full name, full SSN, DOB, and address. The person who accessed his record was notified and appropriate disciplinary action is being coordinated by the service chief and Human Resources Management Service. Update: 04/22/13:Veteran/employee will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.
Outcome:
Notification letter was sent out. The person who accessed his record was notified and appropriate disciplinary action is being coordinated by the service chief and Human Resources Management Service