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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 29, 2013. Also cited in 208 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085206, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 20 Roseburg, OR
Issue:
A lab report for Veteran A was sent to Veteran B along with Veteran B's lab report. Update: 01/30/13:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Sent out credit monitoring letter. PO informed employee and supervisor of the issue. PO talked with staff responsible for sending out the notifications and informed them of the importance of double checking things they mail out.