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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.
St. Cloud VA Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 1, 2013. Also cited in 43 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088750, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: ST. CLOUD MN - 656
Issue:
VHA Employee sent Veteran A's medical record to Veteran B in error. The record contained Veteran A's name, address, full SSN and protected health information (PHI).
Outcome:
05/02/13: Veteran A will receive a letter offering credit protection services. 06/05/13: This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.