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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 2, 2011. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000057818, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Fresno, CA
Issue:
Veteran B received the cover letter for Veteran A in the mail, Veteran B notfied this facility regarding receiving the letter and that he had forwarded the letter to Veteran A. Update: 02/03/11: Veteran A will receive a notification letter.
Outcome:
Release of Information staff member counseled by Supervisor to check documents before releasing.