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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 22, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000075842, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Tampa, FL
Issue:
Veteran called and indicated Sheriff had contacted him and said a contractor from the VA sold the information. Update: 05/29/12:The Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full SSN being disclosed.07/06/12:Credit protection services have been offered. If OIG notes any other Veterans are affected the ticket will be re-opened.
Outcome:
Ongoing investigation by OIG