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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 23, 2012. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000073287, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Fresno, CA
Issue:
Veteran A received a prescription slip for Veteran B with lab results letter. Veteran A contacted the clinic that mailed the information out and was instructed to shred the information of Veteran B. Update: 03/23/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services. Veterans B's full SSN was disclosed.
Outcome:
Credit monitoring letter mailed out 3-23-12, redacted copy uploaded to PSETS. Individual who may have been responsible for mis mailing information has been reassigned duties.