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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 11, 2011. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000060793, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Fort Wayne, IN
Issue:
FOBT (fecal occult blood test) cards with a Veteran's full name and full social security number were sent to another Veteran. Update: 04/12/11:The Veteran will be sent an offer for credit protection services.
Outcome:
Credit monitoring letter sent to Veteran. Educating staff who send FOBT cards to Veterans.