Breachesby GlyphSioux Falls VA Health Care System
Disclosed Oct 1, 2019564 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Sioux Falls Veterans Administration Health Care System, reported that an employee emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 564 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE also implemented administrative safeguards and retrained its staff. OCR obtained assurances that the aforementioned corrective actions were implemented.
What is known
| People affected | 564 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Attack | Insider |
| Data exposed | NamesHealth |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
Notices filed
Other breaches at Sioux Falls VA Health Care System
History of this record
First recordedby backfillSource
First seen 2026-09-25 (HHS archive), confirmed by HHS OCR. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.