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VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 20, 2014. Also cited in 18 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000100692, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: PALO ALTO CA - 640
Issue:
A travel voucher was sent to the wrong patient. The voucher contained full name, full social security number, home address, and miles traveled.
Outcome:
02/20/14: One patient will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and SSN being disclosed.