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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)

VISN 11 Saginaw, MI

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 4, 2011. Also cited in 213 other reports.


Report ID: SPE000000060412, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: VISN 11 Saginaw, MI

Issue:

A completed VA Form 10-10 (Application for Health Benefits) was mailed to Veteran A, included in the envelope was a letter for Veteran B. The letter contained Veteran B's first name, DOB, and full SSN. Update: 04/05/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.

Outcome:

Information was returned and staff was reeducated on proper handling of confidential information

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