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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 8, 2013. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087668, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 Boston, MA
Issue:
An employee sent Veteran A's information to Veteran B. Update: 04/08/13:Due to full SSN and medical information being exposed, Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Information secured. Responsible employee counseled and required to re-complete privacy and security awareness and ROB training. HR Chief of Labor Relations and Supervisor notified for further action if required.