Breach Prevention and Response

What is a Breach?

According to the Department of Defense, a breach of personal information occurs when the information is lost, disclosed to, accessed by, or potentially exposed to unauthorized individuals, or compromised in a way where the subjects of the information are negatively affected.

Breach Reporting

The Defense Health Agency Privacy and Civil Liberties Office coordinates breach reporting within the Military Health System. Email us if you have questions about breaches or breach reporting within the MHS.

Guidance tools for breach reporting:

Breach Reporting Form
Guidelines for Reporting Breaches - Please note: This document is currently undergoing updates and a new version will be made available when possible
DOD Memorandum 6025.18 Implementation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule in DOD Health Care Programs

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DHA Publication

May 24, 2018

Disciplinary and Adverse Actions

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Establishes DHA's procedures for taking disciplinary and adverse actions.

Identification #: 029
Type: DHA Administrative Instruction

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Breach Prevention and Response

What is a Breach?

Breach Reporting

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Disciplinary and Adverse Actions