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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 October 24, 2011. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067956, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Reno, NV
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's form 10-10EZR which contained personal information including Next-of-Kin and emergency contact information. Update: 10/28/11:The form included Veterans B's spouse's date of birth and SSN. That is the only other person with significant PII included in the paperwork. Both Veteran B and spouse will be offered credit protection services.
Outcome:
Veteran received another Veterans health benefits renewal form. Notification letters sent to Veteran A and spouse. The employee responsible was reeducated.