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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 10, 2012. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000077668, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 Dallas, TX
Issue:
A Veteran reported that she received a phone call from one of the employees informing her that he was a secret admirer. The Veteran believes that the employee got her phone number by accessing her information. Update: 07/11/12:The Veteran will be sent a notification letter due to her record being accessed inappropriately.
Outcome:
The employee will be sanctioned per Human Resources Service guidance.