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This database was last updated in December 2015 ago and should only be used as a historical snapshot. More recent data on breaches affecting 500 or more people is available at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Breach Portal.
Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 6, 2011. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000069372, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Honolulu, HI
Issue:
A letter to Veteran A was mis-labeled with information that should have been placed on another form. The inappropriately used mailing label contained Veteran B's name, SSN, and DOB. Update: 12/07/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name, SSN and DoB being exposed.
Outcome:
We have taken corrective measures by making the responsible party re-accomplish their privacy, security, and office specific training.