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.
VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 29, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065215, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Gainesville, FL
Issue:
VA Police reported a Florida Driver and Vehicle Information Database (DAVID) printout was found on the grounds at this facility by a VA employee. The printout contains a full face photo, full name, full SSN, DOB, address and motor vehicle information of a VA employee. VA Police Captain reported they immediately initiated an investigation. The Privacy Office will further investigate this matter. Update: 07/29/11:This was not the fault of VA.08/01/11:Upon further investigation this is a form used by VA Police Service, so credit protection services will be offered to the employee.
Outcome:
Employee counseled on appropriate handling of PII. Employee involved retook Privacy and Information Security training. Process changed to include documentation in the police daily journal for all NCIC/DAVID request. Credit monitoring letter mailed to affected employee.