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VA Southeast Network (VISN 7)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 20, 2011. Also cited in 225 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000063866, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 07 Augusta, GA
Issue:
A Complaint received from a Veteran who states that his record was inappropriately accessed by a VA employee whom he was formerly dating. The Veteran cannot recall when the record was accessed, but states that the Pharmacy employee has accessed it more than once and that she has discussed information in the record with others who did not have a need to know. This inappropriate access to the record was originally reported in September 2010 by VAMC staff (SPE50680/VANSCO384279). The Veteran also called anonymously with his complaint in March 2011 (SPE29837) but at the time did not want to disclose his name or the employee's identity to the Privacy Officer. Update: 06/23/11:Veteran A will be sent a offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Veteran record marked sensitive in CPRS. Employee's supervisor notified. Disciplinary action to be recommended in accordance with medical center policy.