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Northwest Network (VISN 20)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 29, 2011. Also cited in 208 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000060126, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 20 Seattle, WA
Issue:
Veteran B was discharged from a ward and accidentally given Veteran A's document (VA Form 119) which included Veteran A's full name, social security number, address, and phone number. Veteran B noticed that the paper had Veteran A's name on it and notified the Privacy Officer. Update: 03/29/11:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Provided ward education.