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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 24, 2012. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000078200, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Ann Arbor, MI
Issue:
An email alleging inappropriate employee behavior was received and an investigation has started. Said email was forwarded to an email group containing 27 individuals without the "need to know". Email contained the full name of the accused individuals. Update: 07/24/12:The employee will be sent a general notification letter.
Outcome:
Employee has been counseled and re-educated. Notification letters sent as directed