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Northwest Network (VISN 20)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 21, 2011. Also cited in 208 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000057404, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 20 Roseburg, OR
Issue:
An employee's six-part (personnel) folder is missing, as well as his service card, which contains all identifiable information and employment information. Update: 01/22/11:Employee will receive a letter offering credit protection services since his full SSN and DOB are on these documents.
Outcome:
LETTER SENT TO EMPLOYEE OUTLINING INCIDENT AND OFFERING CREDIT MOITORING. OFFICES WHERE THE INFORMATION WAS STORED HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED IN AN ATTEMPT TO LOCATE THE FILE.