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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 10, 2011. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000062269, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Minneapolis, MN
Issue:
A clinic manager mailed letters with the full name, full SSN, and date of birth (DOB) on a label attached to the envelopes. These were returned by the USPS as not a good delivery address. Update: 05/10/11:Two patients will be sent letters offering credit protection services due to full name, full SSN, and DOB being exposed.
Outcome:
Sent to HR for action. Employee is required to retake privacy training.