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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 January 18, 2011. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000057217, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 St Louis, MO
Issue:
Progress Note for Veteran A discovered in paper copy of Veteran B's records. Progress note contained 7332 information. Document returned to VA by Veteran B. Note had been placed in Veteran B's record in September, 2006. Note was discovered by Veteran B on 1/13/2011 after receiving copy of records. Update: 01/19/11:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services since his full SSN and DOB was exposed.
Outcome:
Responsible employee counseled by Supervisor, re-educated by Privacy Officer.