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VA Southeast Network (VISN 7)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 28, 2011. Also cited in 225 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000061721, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 07 Decatur, GA
Issue:
An Administrative Assistant submitted an application through USA Jobs that included an action required report for the Extended Care clinic group . This report included the full names and social security numbers of 25 Veterans. Information Security has received a copy of the submission and is coordinating the removal of the data from OPMs USA Jobs Application Manager System. Update: 04/28/11:Letters offering credit protection services will be sent to 25 Veterans.
Outcome:
OPM has removed the documents from the website and destroyed the data. It has been recommended that the employee retake their Information Security and Privacy training. The Service Line is pursing administrative action. CRM Ltrs mailed on May 23, 2011.