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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 October 31, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081791, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Gainesville, FL
Issue:
A Veteran brought in a letter addressed to him by the VA. Attached to the envelope on the upper right hand side was a yellow Post-It note with his full social security number and date of birth written on it. The envelope appeared to have gone through the VAs mail metering machine as the Post-It note was clearly stamped with metered postage. The Veteran stated the entire envelope with the Post-It note was delivered to him. Update: 10/31/12:The Veteran will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
VA employee involved completed re-training on Privacy and HIPAA. Credit monitoring letter sent to the affected Veteran.