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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 2, 2012. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080725, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Poplar Bluff, MO
Issue:
Veteran A received a list of appointments that was Veteran B. The envelope was addressed to Veteran A, but had Veteran's B appointment list in it. I am unable to get in contact with Veteran A to confirm exactly what information is in the letter. Update: 10/02/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Education provided to staff regarding a double check system when stuffing envelopes.