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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.
North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 15, 2014. Also cited in 64 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000110424, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: NORTH FL/SOUTH GA HCS-GAINESVILLE - 573
Issue:
Veteran A received his appointment letter and inside the envelope was also an appointment letter for Veteran B. Veteran B's name, address, last 4 digits of the SSN and diagnosis were compromised. Privacy will investigate.
Outcome:
10/15/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.