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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 13, 2012. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000077821, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Topeka, KS
Issue:
A VA Supervisor reported that a Veteran received a means test list containing 9 Veterans' information from a ward clerk. The Veteran reported the incident and also turned over the list to the Administrative Officer of the Day who in turn reported it to the Supervisor. The Supervisor reported it to the Information Security Officer (ISO). The list contained the 9 Veterans' names, full SSNs, dates of birth and ward location. Update: 07/16/12:The 9 Veterans will receive letters offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
The importance of taking time to ensure the confidentiality of Veterans' personally identifiable information is safeguarded was reinforced to staff in the clinic area of concern-double-checking information prior to giving it back to an individual is a check & balance implemented in order to prevent mishandling of information. Promo codes requested, received and 1 redacted CM letter uploaded (a total of 8 letters sent).