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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.
Phoenix VA Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 17, 2015. Also cited in 102 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000115521, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: PHOENIX AZ - 644
Issue:
On, 02/17/15, the Privacy Officer (PO) was notified that a deceased Veterans spouse received records for two other Veterans in September 2014. A review of the Release of Information (ROI) software confirms 876 pages of old medical records from the Federal Records Center (FRC) and 3 additional pages of old charts were provided in this request. The Veterans wife did not report record receipt of other records to facility, however, wife reported and provided records to Senator McCain, who contacted the facility. Additional notification and investigation, to ensue.
Outcome:
02/24/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that one Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, and that the other Veteran's Next of Kin will be sent a notification letter.