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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 2, 2012. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000077439, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 Dallas, TX
Issue:
A VA employee suspects that a co-worker accessed her record without authorization. The report does show access, and the employee will be interviewed to determine the reason for access. Update: 07/09/12:Employee B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
There is no evidence that supports authorized access, thus there is a privacy violation of inappropriate acess. The case was turned over to the service Chief and HRMS. Appropriate actions taken.