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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 28, 2013. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086247, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Albuquerque, NM
Issue:
A package was received by Risk Management via priority mail from Veteran A. The contents were copies of Veteran B's CPRS notes and other sensitive agency information that the Veteran was not authorized to have in his possession. There was also evidence that Veteran A had disclosed Veteran B's information to another outside agency without authorization. Update: 02/28/13:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
A criminal investigation is ongoing to determine person(s) responsible for this event.