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Atlanta VA Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 9, 2013. Also cited in 15 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000095682, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: DECATUR GA - 508
Issue:
Employee A who is assigned to the mailroom acquired the Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of Veteran/Employee B without his consent. Employee A used the information to get a Georgia drivers license and then registered a car using the false identification.
Outcome:
10/10/13: Employee A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.