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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 September 13, 2011. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000066703, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Omaha, NE
Issue:
A insurance card buffer patient list was attached to a letter to another veteran. This list contained 10 individuals full names, and full SSNs Update: 09/13/11:Ten (10) Individuals will be sent letters offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being exposed.
Outcome:
Attached credit monitoring letter. Education/Training was given to staff.