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VA Western New York Healthcare System at Batavia
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 4, 2014. Also cited in 47 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000102450, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: WESTERN NEW YORK HCS - 528A4
Issue:
The Privacy Officer (PO) received a complaint from Veteran A that his neurologist had been video recording him during appointments. Veteran A described provider using personal cell phone to record him holding out his hands. Provider in question is off. Will investigate upon his return 04/07/14.
Outcome:
04/07/14: PO update: Confirmed that provider has been recording veterans without authorization and using it in presentation to residents. Cell phone was reviewed by ISO, all images were deleted. 04/07/14: The Incident Resolution Team has determined that there was a policy violation. While there was an unauthorized access/disclosure of data, it has been determined that the incident has a low probability of a risk of compromise.