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.
North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 11, 2015. Also cited in 64 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000119329, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: NORTH FL/SOUTH GA HCS-GAINESVILLE - 573
Issue:
The wife of Veteran A received Veteran B's appointment reminder in the mail with her husband's reminder letter. The wife of Veteran A mailed Veteran B's appointment reminder letter to Veteran B. Veteran B brought in envelope and appointment reminder letter to notify the Privacy Officer (PO).
Outcome:
05/11/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.