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VA Western New York Healthcare System at Batavia
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 26, 2014. Also cited in 47 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000112153, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: WESTERN NEW YORK HCS - 528A4
Issue:
During a Release of Information (ROI) audit, the Privacy Officer (PO) found ROI staff had released 7332 protected information without an authorization to a surgical office. The notes released had 7332 information.
Outcome:
11/26/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that the Veteran will be sent a U.S.C. 7332 notification letter due to U.S.C. 7332 Protected Information being disclosed.