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James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 9, 2014. Also cited in 71 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000108882, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: TAMPA FL - 673
Issue:
The facility had perforated postcards made to mail and notify Veterans of upcoming primary care clinic move to an offsite address. Approximately two of the 38 lists were modified in error resulting in Veterans receiving a postcard at their own correct address however containing the name of another Veteran in the address label. No other information was inappropriately disclosed.
Outcome:
09/09/14: This was discussed on the DBCT, and the DBCT determined this to be of low risk of compromise.