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VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN 12)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 11, 2012. Also cited in 130 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000077683, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 12 North Chicago, IL
Issue:
Housekeeper A delivered a folder of information which was found in the recycle container at the loading dock of Building 135. The folder contained the Veteran's name, full SSN and protected health information. Update: 07/11/12:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Credit monitoring letters prepared and mailed out.