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VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN 12)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 10, 2011. Also cited in 130 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000062280, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 12 North Chicago, IL
Issue:
Veteran A was mistakenly given a CD containing information on Veteran B. Update: 05/10/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being exposed.
Outcome:
Employee has been educated and verbally counseled to pay greater attention to detail while conducting duties.