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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 November 20, 2012. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082720, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Alexandria, LA
Issue:
An employee found an operation schedule on the grounds of the facility which appears to have fallen from someones documents. Update: 11/26/12:The Privacy Officer is reviewing the schedule to determine the information involved and the specific number of individuals affected.12/11/12:The DBCT determined that 6 patients will receive letters offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
The PO recommends closing this incident, as the individual who printed the document cannot be ascertained. The document never left VA premises therefore it never out of the control of the VA. The incident was not intentional. Credit Monitoring Letter redacted and uploaded.