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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 1, 2013. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086293, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Louisville, KY
Issue:
Veteran called stating that he came into Release of Information Office to get a copy of his records. He stated that when he returned home and starting looking at the records, he realized these were someone elses records. Update: 03/01/13:The Veteran whose information was disclosed improperly will be offered credit protection services, since his full SSN was disclosed.
Outcome:
Alerted Section Chief of this incident. She has taken care of speaking with employee with regard to the importance of checking information before place in an envelope.