The Oregon Department of Veteras' Affairs (ODVA) has announced that copies of approximately 967 Certificatse of Release aka Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214) may have been in the possession of an unauthorized person.  Personally identifiable information contained on the DD-214 includes social security numbers, dates of bith, address, and full name.

ODVA Director Cameron Smith stated, “Beyond the more immediate investigation and response for our veterans that are impacted, I have also asked our leadership team for a broader review of our policies and internal controls around veterans’ confidentiality and privacy. The trust our veterans have in our ability to keep their personal information private goes to the core of our work.”  Smith has also state that veterans who may have been affected have been notified and will be offered free credit monitoring services for a year.