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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 24, 2011. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000066073, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 Dallas, TX
Issue:
A list containing the full names SSNs, and diagnoses was in a binder that was mistaken for trash, and picked up by housekeeping staff. The service was unable to retrieve the book. Update: 08/25/11:It has been determined that there were eighteen (18) names with full SSNs. Therefore 18 Veterans will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Credit monitoring letters were sent to the Veterans involved in this incident. Staff was provided education. Converting to electronic systems.