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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 31, 2012. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000076200, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 West Haven, CT
Issue:
Veteran/employee reported that he was told by a co-worker that another employee read his CPRS record and was discussing it with others. The sensitive patient access report was run and the identified individual did access his CPRS record. Update: 05/31/12:One Employee will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Referred to HR for disciplinary action. In the meantime, employee no longer has access to CPRS.