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Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 15, 2014. Also cited in 43 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000099174, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: COLUMBIA SC - 544
Issue:
Two individuals have similar names, and an email with an attachment including a Veterans Protected Health Information (PHI) was forwarded to the wrong person. Information disclosed: Full Name, Full Social Security Number, and PHI.
Outcome:
01/16/14: The Veteran whose information was disclosed will receive an offer for credit protection services.