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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.
VA NY/NJ Veterans Healthcare Network (VISN 3)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 15, 2012. Also cited in 59 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000079218, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 03 East Orange, NJ
Issue:
An employee assigned to a Root Cause Analysis team left a cover sheet with personally identifiable information (PII)and blank documents in ladies' bathroom. Update: 08/16/12:Individual A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Reviewed privacy policy and training material with staff.