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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 25, 2011. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000058834, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Nashville, TN
Issue:
In 2009, this employee/Veteran obtained a Sensitive Access Report on who accessed their CPRS/VISTA from 2006 thru portions of 2009. This was not reported to the facility PO at that time, however the Veteran, who is now an ex-employee reported possible inappropriate access directly to the Office of the Inspector General. The case was referred to the facility to investigate. The PO is now investigating possible violations of access. Update: 04/20/11:The ex-employee/Veteran will receive a letter offering credit protection services due to full name, full SSN and DOB being inappropriately accessed.
Outcome:
Appropriate action taken against employees involved.