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VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN 12)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 16, 2011. Also cited in 130 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065827, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 12 Madison, WI
Issue:
Release of Information (ROI) clerk released 7332 information in 3rd party ROI request that was not authorized by Veteran A. Update: 08/17/11:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Clerk has been counseled regarding the incident. All ROI staff have been re-educated on applicable laws and regulations that must be followed, including HIPAA, Privacy Act, 7332, FOIA as well as the procedures to be followed when processing a release, including exemptions, redactions, and proper entry into ROI Live.