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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 11, 2011. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000056976, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 West Haven, CT
Issue:
A physician reported that a residency folder is missing. Update: 01/18/11:After speaking with the PO she stated the DOB was exposed.The residency will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
No SSN on document. No breach. Physician knows to be more careful.