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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 17, 2013. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000089417, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Reno, NV
Issue:
VA employee viewed a Veterans record without need to know. Update: 05/17/13:The Veteran's next-of-kin will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
PO completed fact finding, employee did not have a need to know, the employee Impermissibly accessed the veterans records. finding have been forwarded to HR for action.