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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 September 7, 2011. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000066531, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Philadelphia, PA
Issue:
During a training class, a sign-in roster was distributed with names and social security numbers. Update: 09/07/11:According to the Information Security Officer (ISO), the Environmental Management Service (EMS) Section Chief printed the roster as a sign-in sheet for a class of 148 employees. The Section Chief admitted that he inadvertently printed the roster with the SSN included. Therefore, 148 employees will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.09/12/11:The revised count is 130 individuals.
Outcome:
The staff member was counseled for inappropriate use of SSN.