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Northwest Network (VISN 20)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 31, 2012. Also cited in 208 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000071211, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 20 Roseburg, OR
Issue:
Lab results from Veteran A were sent to Veteran B. Update: 01/31/12:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being exposed.
Outcome:
Mailed out Credit Monitoring letter. PO worked with staff to create better processes and practices. Stressed the importance of double checking work to minimize errors.