HHS OCR report ยท 2011
VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Mississippi
- Individuals affected
- 1,797
- Submission date
- Sep 20, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Biloxi Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Biloxi VAMC) reported that the office of an employee was vandalized. Paper files were found on the office floor, and the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 1,814 individuals was compromised. The PHI included full names, social security numbers, dates of birth, and medical diagnoses. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,797 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 20, 2011.
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 VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care 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 VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System.