US Department of Veterans Affairs Apr 2013 Technical Error (Q16128)

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A data breach risk event
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US Department of Veterans Affairs Apr 2013 Technical Error
A data breach risk event

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    April 2013
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    On April 17, the sensitive data belonging to patients of the hospitals optical shop was improperly disposed and found in a recycle bin. According to a release by the hospital, officials believe the documents were there for more than a three-month period. (English)