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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 December 18, 2012. Also cited in 225 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000083807, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 07 Montgomery, AL
Issue:
A VA employee reported printouts left on a local printer listed full names, SSNs, and DOB for two veterans printed from another area. Update: 12/21/12:Two (2) Veterans will receive letters offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being exposed.
Outcome:
The IT technician reported that the issue of printing to the wrong printer was resolved.