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VA Health Care Upstate New York (VISN 2)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 11, 2011. Also cited in 132 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067606, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 02 Albany, NY
Issue:
A daughter of Veteran A talked to a VA employee today. She stated that when her mother (Veteran A) was discharged she was given papers to assist in placement. Included in this paperwork was information on Veteran B. At this time, we have no idea what kind of information or Veteran B's identity. The daughter was asked to return paperwork which she stated she would. She did also mention calling her lawyer who told her to use this as leverage with placement of her mother. Update: 10/17/11:The Veteran A's daughter is returning the paperwork via mail. The paperwork has not been received by the facility as of 10/17/11. After the paperwork arrives at the facility the PO will be able to determine what information about Veteran B was disclosed.10/31/11:The facility has still not received the paperwork. The Social Worker who has been in contact with the daughter has been unsuccessful in getting back in contact with the daughter to determine if/when the daughter will be sending the paperwork back to the facility.11/23/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, due to full name and SSN exposed.
Outcome:
Credit monitoring letter sent out to Veteran. Supervisor educated employee on importance of protecting data in all forms.