The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) revealed that a former healthcare employee attempted to sell confidential medical information about Princess Kate. This information was related to her abdominal surgery at a private clinic frequented by the royal family.
Details of the Breach
The incident took place at the London Clinic, where the employee worked when the data breach was first reported in March 2024. At that time, Princess Kate was secretly receiving cancer treatment.
ICO’s Response
The UK’s privacy and data protection agency issued a statement on Wednesday. It announced the results of its criminal investigation: “The ICO issued a now former healthcare professional from London with a formal caution regarding an offence under section 170(5) of the Data Protection Act 2018….”
The statement detailed how the individual deliberately misused sensitive personal information, offering it for sale. This represented a serious breach of trust.
The ICO assesses evidence and considers public interest in every investigation. For this case, a formal caution was judged as the appropriate measure.
This story is still developing. Updates will be provided as more information emerges.
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