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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 30, 2011. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000066257, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Columbia, MO
Issue:
DAV Commander received documents from Veteran A. Veteran A had requested and received copy of medical records. Veteran A discovered in addition to her own medical records, there were records belonging to Veteran B. Update: 08/30/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and SSN being exposed.
Outcome:
PO provided face-to-face re-education to employee. CM letter mailed 9-16-11.