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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 15, 2013. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084668, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Little Rock, AR
Issue:
Veteran contacted Release of Information to say they had received another Veteran's lab results. The individuals both have the same last 4 of their SSN and their last names both start with an R. It appears the individuals name and last four were released. The individual is returning the information. If there is more information compromised - PO will edit the report. Update: 01/15/13:One Veteran will be sent a notification letter.01/25/13:On further review, the Veteran's full SSN and date of birth were disclosed. The Veteran will be offered credit protection services.
Outcome:
Appropriate actions being discussed with HRMS regarding the incident. Training has occurred in part of the area and is planned for the other staff involved in releasing of information next week