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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 13, 2012. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000079105, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Lebanon, PA
Issue:
Employee A alleged to have accessed 5 employee records. One of the records Employee A accessed the full name, full social security number, date of birth, home address, health insurance info, telephone number, eligibility information of veteran status. Four of the other employee records had their full name, full social security number and date of birth allegedly accessed. Human Resource notified and currently reviewing case and completing fact findings on each employees' records. Update: 08/30/12:All 5 employees will be sent notification letters.
Outcome:
Employee was found to access the 5 employee records and disciplinary action was initiated by Human Resource Department. Employee was reminded on importance of need to know basis and privacy regulations.