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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 16, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000071892, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Omaha, NE
Issue:
A letter was sent out to a Veteran and in the window of the envelope, the Veteran's full name along with full social security number and full address was showing. The Veteran is very upset and would like credit monitoring. Update: 02/16/12:The Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Education given to staff involved