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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 21, 2011. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000069853, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Muskogee, OK
Issue:
It was reported to the Information Security Officer (ISO) that a competency folder containing personal information (Social Security Number and possibly date of birth (DOB) on one of our employees has been lost. The competency folder, including her performance appraisal, was misplaced. Update: 12/21/11:Employee A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Supervisor and Administrative officers will continue searching for the folder and notify the employee if/when it is located. They are aware these folders need to be in a secured area.