Return to Article: Stolen equipment holding veterans' records recovered

June 29, 2006
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    The employee's supervisor should be fired as well.

    Also, limiting telework??? What an odd thing. This issue involves data management and security.

    Lastly, the federal government needs to look closely at the widely practiced use of jump (aka fob, thumb, etc.) drives. Talk about a security vulnerability ... this one really scares me!!!

    Jeff Posted June 30, 2006 9:35 AM
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    The $160 million is necessary for all veterans. After the Bank of America travel card for DoD personnel last year, I'm really getting tired of having to pay for credit watches on my reports. As a veteran, this is one time Uncle Sam ought to foot the bill!

    Phil Posted June 30, 2006 4:06 AM
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    This is great news. However, contrary to earlier reports, a number of documents have surfaced showing that the VA analyst had official permission to take the data home as early as 2002. In the end it appears that the analyst followed procedures, including quickly reporting the crime. If there is fault here, it is with higher up VA policymakers.

    GovExec.com reader Posted June 29, 2006 2:37 PM

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