Private information for thousands of veterans, including their Social Security numbers, birth dates and health records, was transmitted unencrypted over an Internet-accessible network by the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a government report released today.

The findings by the VA’s Inspector General are the latest in a years-long series of mishaps involving how the department protects the personal information of veterans who use government medical facilities and other benefits.

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