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 Southeast Network (VISN 7)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 11, 2012. Also cited in 225 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000073969, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 07 Decatur, GA
Issue:
A Veteran complained stated that a VA employee had accessed his/her electronic medical record. Update: 05/11/12:Alternate PO is conducting investigation. She has received issue brief and some statements. Investigation continues.05/24/12:Complaint change to an incident, Employee A looked at Veteran's B record without a need to know. Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Employee counseled on proper procedures of patient privacy.Employee provided with further educationService may request an action to HR in the futureCorrective actions have been put in place to prevent future incidents