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Worker Cautioned for Selling Princess Kate's Medical Records
The watchdog said the former worker offered the Princess of Wales’s records for financial gain and issued a formal caution after a two-year probe.
- On Wednesday, The ICO issued a formal caution to a former London Clinic employee for unlawfully obtaining The Princess's 2024 medical records, concluding a criminal investigation into the breach reported in March 2024.
- The ICO stated the conduct involved the "deliberate misuse of highly sensitive personal information and an offer to disclose it for financial gain, representing a clear breach of trust," leading to the caution decision.
- CEO Russell stated the London Clinic has "systems in place to monitor management of patient information"; three employees were dismissed following an internal investigation at the facility known for treating the Royal Family.
- While one worker received a caution, others face criminal prosecution, as Ian Hulme, executive director for regulatory supervision, said: "We will not hesitate to pursue criminal prosecution where it is necessary and proportionate to do so."
- Assessment under the Code for Crown Prosecutors identified no wider regulatory failings at the London Clinic; the case underscores that healthcare settings must protect patient confidentiality from exploitation and financial gain.
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