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Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 1, 2013. Also cited in 21 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000096479, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: GULF COAST HCS - 520
Issue:
Employee A inappropriately accessed Employee B's CPRS record. Employee B recently passed away. When questioned, Employee A stated she knew Employee B and was curious as to the reason he died.
Outcome:
11/01/13: Employee B's next of kin will receive a notification letter.