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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 27, 2011. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000068078, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Columbia, MO
Issue:
Veteran A received copy of Veteran B's medical record along with his copy of his own medical information. Update: 10/27/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Credit monitoring letter mailed to Veteran. Education and changes to procedures have been implemented.