Data Watchdog Issues Formal Caution
A former healthcare professional, previously employed at a private London hospital, has been issued a formal caution by the UK's Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The caution follows allegations that the individual deliberately misused and attempted to disclose the private medical records of the Princess of Wales for financial benefit.
Investigation Initiated After Breach Report
The criminal investigation by the ICO was prompted in March 2024, after the London Clinic reported a data breach. The inquiry focused on the unlawful acquisition and attempted disclosure of sensitive medical information to a third party, without the explicit consent of the data controller.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) launched a criminal investigation into the unlawful obtaining and disclosure of medical information to a third party without the consent of the data controller after the London Clinic reported a breach in March 2024.
The formal caution serves as an official warning regarding the individual's actions concerning the Princess of Wales's medical data.
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