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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.
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 19, 2014. Also cited in 18 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000101723, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: RENO NV - 654
Issue:
Veteran's Wife notified the Privacy Officer (PO) that VA employee had posted on Facebook that spouse had passed away. Information contained Veteran's first and last name and location. the information at risk included the Veteran's name, date of death and diagnosis.
Outcome:
04/08/14: The next of kin (NOK) will receive a NOK letter of notification.