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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 27, 2011. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000070087, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Hampton, VA
Issue:
A Release of Information (ROI) request for Veteran A was processed on CD-Rom. The CD contained the medical information for Veteran A and Veteran B. Update: 12/27/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being exposed.
Outcome:
Provided training and education to the appropriate employees.