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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 26, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000071093, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Minneapolis, MN
Issue:
A Release of Information (ROI) clerk gave the wrong records to Veteran A, Veteran A returned them to the Privacy Officer. Veteran A had access to Veteran B's full name, medical information, Full SSN, address, and DOB. Update: 01/27/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Referring to HRMS for disciplinary action. Employee required to re-take privacy training.