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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 July 9, 2012. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000077626, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Reno, NV
Issue:
A VA Medical Support Assistant (MSA) clerk reported finding an appointment list laying on counter. The list was printed by the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD) on 07/08/12 at 1:07 PM. The list contained patients' names and full SSNs. Update: 07/10/12:The list contained 8 names with full SSN and a list with 5 names and last four of SSN. Therefore 8 Veterans will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
PO educated employee, contacted supervisor to acknowledge training.