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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 2, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000068245, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Bay Pines, FL
Issue:
A program support clerk rpocessing a parking permit inappropriately disclosed Veteran A's personally identifiable information (PII) to Veteran B. The parking permit application form included Veteran A's full name, date of birth, and address. The routing slip to the provider included vetteran A's full name and full SSN. Update: 11/02/11:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Credit Protection letter mailed to Veteran A. Further education and training provided by Privacy Office to employee who made the disclosure and information was communicated with supervisor who will provide counseling.