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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 28, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082929, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 St. Cloud, MN
Issue:
Veteran A contacted the Privacy Officer (PO) to report that he received an envelope in the mail containing a Progress Note detailing a recent visit he had with his provider. However, Veteran A discovered an additional sheet of paper in the envelope which turned out to be Veteran B's last test results. Veteran B's name, full SSN, date of birth and lab results were compromised. Update: 11/28/12:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Employees have deleted email and also deleted from their deleted items.