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VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN 12)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 31, 2012. Also cited in 130 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000078569, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 12 North Chicago, IL
Issue:
I inspected a unit that was recently vacated for relocation and found two veterans records. One is a Medical Record containing progress notes, full name, full SSN and DOB, the other containing full name and address. Update: 07/31/12:One Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to name and full SSN being exposed. The other Veteran will be sent a general notification letter due to name and address being exposed.08/07/12:An appeal was filed. The DBCT reviewed the appeal and requested more information. The PO canceled her appeal and will send the letters.
Outcome:
The responsible supervisor of the unit was informed about this incident and educated.