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Phoenix Regional Benefit Office
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 29, 2013. Also cited in 58 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000093980, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: PHOENIX AZ - 345
Issue:
Veteran A received an Award letter. In the body of the award letter on page 3, it contained the fully SSN belonging to Veteran B. No other information belonging to veteran B was provided to Veteran A.
Outcome:
08/29/13: Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.