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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 21, 2012. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000079401, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 West Haven, CT
Issue:
Veteran received an accounts receivable profile in a window envelope. name, address, date of birth, phone number and full social security number were visible. It was returned to the Privacy Officer by the veteran. Update: 08/21/12:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Staff was made aware to check envelopes.