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This database was last updated in December 2015 ago and should only be used as a historical snapshot. More recent data on breaches affecting 500 or more people is available at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Breach Portal.
Northwest Network (VISN 20)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 28, 2013. Also cited in 208 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087328, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 20 Spokane, WA
Issue:
VA gave Veteran A a printed 'Health Care Plan' with the wrong full SSN on it. The SSN belongs to Veteran B. Update: 03/28/13:One Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Credit Monitoring Letter has been signed and mailed out. Staff have been counseled and re-educated on Information Security.