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This database was last updated in December 2015 ago and should only be used as a historical snapshot. More recent data on breaches affecting 500 or more people is available at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Breach Portal.
Northwest Network (VISN 20)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 24, 2011. Also cited in 208 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067955, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 20 Seattle, WA
Issue:
A patient called the Privacy Office to report having received another Veteran's cancer screening information. Full name and SSN were listed on the letter. Update: 10/25/11:The patient will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Retraining on privacy policy provided to sender. Credit monitoring letter was sent.