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EXCLUSIVE: NHS Tayside probe claims staff snooped on records of schoolgirl ‘murdered’ in Arbroath
['Lucy Scarlett']
The Courier
NHS Tayside is investigating claims the medical records of a schoolgirl allegedly murdered in Arbroath were accessed at Ninewells Hospital without a legitimate reason.
NHS Tayside investigationNHS Tayside confirmed to The Courier that it is probing allegations that staff snooped on Minnie’s records without permission or a clinical need.
The alleged data breach could be escalated to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which polices data protection.
A spokesperson said: “NHS Tayside is currently investigating the circumstances of an alleged data breach which happened in a working clinical area where staff access patient information.
NHS Tayside has come under fire in recent years for its poor handling of data.