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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 July 22, 2012. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000078141, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 San Francisco, CA
Issue:
Member Services staff member forwarded correspondence to Veteran A acknowledging receipt of application for benefits. The correspondence included the cover letter, DD 214 and VA Form 10-10EZ. The information was mailed to Veteran B. The recipient returned the mis-mailed information to the VA. The information at risk included Veteran A's name, address, date of birth and full SSN. Update: 07/23/12:Veteran A will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Credit monitoring letter mailed 11/2/12. And, Privacy Officer met with the supervisor of Member Service who will remind staff to take necessary precautions to ensure information is not inappropriate disclosed to unauthorized individuals.