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Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 25, 2012. Also cited in 133 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000074620, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 19 Fort Harrison, MT
Issue:
Veteran A came to his appointment and said he received Veteran B's lab results along with his letter. He turned it in to VA staff who turned it over to the Information Security Officer. The lab results contained veteran B's name, address, full SSN and lab results. Update: 04/26/12:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Recommended Mismailing topic be included for the MSA monthly meeting.