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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 16, 2012. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000071897, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Prescott, AZ
Issue:
Veteran A was given Veteran B's information by a VA Employee. Update: 02/17/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Education given to employee and policies on releasing information reviewed. Credit monitoring offered to the Veteran who information was disclosed.