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.
Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 16, 2013. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084742, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Fort Wayne, IN
Issue:
Veteran A was handed an iFOBT test kit at his appointment on 12-11-2012. The plastic tube had the full name, full social security number, and birth date for Veteran B.Veteran A put a piece of paper tape with his name, social security number, and birth date over the label and mailed the kit back to VA NIHCS. The test kit was received in the laboratory on 1-14-2013. The Privacy Officer was notified on 1-16-2013. Update: 01/16/13:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Both nursing and medical staff providers are being retrained about verification of information being given to Veterans.