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Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 25, 2012. Also cited in 133 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000078342, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 19 Cheyenne, WY
Issue:
A Contractor responsible for scanning eOPF files copied Employee A's information into Employee B's eOPF files. Employee B found the information and reported it to Human Resources (HR). The information at risk included Employee's A's name, full SSN and employment information. Update: 07/25/12:Veteran A will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Materials removed from Employee's eOPF file and sent to correct file.