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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 23, 2012. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000074507, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Prescott, AZ
Issue:
Veteran A received a fax cover sheet in the mail that contained Veteran B's first and last name, address, date of birth and full SSN. Update: 04/24/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Data was secured and Veteran offered credit monitoring. The process changed and staff re-educated.