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.
VA Southeast Network (VISN 7)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 1, 2012. Also cited in 225 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000076241, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 07 Montgomery, AL
Issue:
A VA employee accessed another VA employee's medical records (also a Veteran) without authorization. Update: 06/01/12:The Veteran will receive a letter offering credit protection service.
Outcome:
Administrative personnel action being sought out by supervisor and HR. Personnel reminded of the HIPAA Privacy Rule.