HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Miami VA Healthcare System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Miami VA Healthcare System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 568
- Submission date
- May 5, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A covered entity's (CE) pharmacy log book, containing the protected health information (PHI) of 568 individuals, was misplaced and never recovered. The PHI affected by the breach included names and partial social security numbers. Following the breach, the CE provided breach notification as required by the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule and instructed employees to cease the practice of keeping log books. Following OCR's investigation, the CE revised and/or updated its policies and procedur...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Miami VA Healthcare System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 568 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 5, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Miami VA Healthcare System legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Miami VA Healthcare System.