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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.
Asheville VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 18, 2015. Also cited in 16 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000116843, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: ASHEVILLE NC - 637
Issue:
A VHA employee handed a urine sample container to Veteran A . When Veteran A got home, he/she discovered the container had the wrong name and SSN on it.
Outcome:
03/18/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.