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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 18, 2011. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067791, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Salem, VA
Issue:
Copies of Veteran A's CPRS record was mailed to Veteran B. Veteran B returned the information to local CBOC. Update: 10/19/11:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Responsible employee has been counseled.