Local Authority's negligence led to a major adoption data breach, forcing a family to relocate and resulting in a £200,000 compensation

Local Authority's negligence led to a major adoption data breach, forcing a family to relocate and resulting in a £200,000 compensation

John and Sarah were in the process of adopting two siblings, Elsa and Robyn*. Robyn needed some hospital treatment. The discharge letter was sent to the Local Authority. The letter had John and Sarah’s name and address on it. Unfortunately, the social worker sent the hospital letter (unredacted) to the birth family. During the adoption process, the birth parents raised numerous complaints about John and Sarah some concerning references in the co…