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.
Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 11, 2012. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000076576, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Palo Alto, CA
Issue:
A fee basis employee/phlebotomist posted a picture of numerous vials of blood with sensitive patient information visible on her personal Facebook page. The patient's full name, social security number, date and time blood drawn, and type of lab work were exposed.The Facebook page has been removed and Human Resource was contacted. All employees in Pathology and Lab will be retraining on HIPAA and Privacy regulations and best practices. Update: 06/12/12:The patient will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Credit monitoring letter have gone out. The Facebook page has been removed and Human Resource was contacted. All employees in Pathology and Lab will be retraining on HIPAA and Privacy regulations and best practices.