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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 September 5, 2012. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000079857, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Reno, NV
Issue:
A Release of Information (ROI) clerk misfaxed a Veteran's progress note containing diagnosis, full name, DOB, full SSN, and home address to a towing company. Update: 09/05/12:The Veteran will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Privacy Officer educated employee.