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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 25, 2012. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080514, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Palo Alto, CA
Issue:
A Veteran presented a one page lab letter she received in the mail and pointed out that on the back of the letter are two Veterans' appointments containing their full name, SSN, service connected disability percentage, phone number, means test: co-pay status, date and time of appointment, provider and clinic information. Update: 10/25/12:Veteran B and C will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Retraining to involved employee done. Clerk Supervisor will extend re-training to all the staff within her jurisdiction on this issue. Individuals involved were sent notification letters with credit monitoring codes.