Investigation launched as NHS trust apologises for Noah Woods data breach
An NHS trust has apologized to the family of a three-year-old boy, Noah Woods, following an unauthorized data breach of his medical records. The trust has launched an urgent investigation and reported the incident to the Information Commissioner's Office.
Why it matters
The breach adds significant distress to a grieving family and raises concerns regarding the security of sensitive patient data within public health systems.
Image source, Family handout Image caption, Noah's family paid tribute to a "happy, cheeky, playful" boy
An NHS trust has apologised to the family of three-year-old Noah Woods for the "extra anguish" caused after a data breach of his medical records.
Launching an "urgent" investigation, Dr Martin Mansfield, deputy chief medical officer at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, said that any unauthorised access of patient data was "completely unacceptable".
Disciplinary action will be taken if needed, the statement from the trust added.
A major search for Noah was carried out in the village of Brantham, Suffolk, after the child went missing on 15 September. His body was found the next day in nearby water by police divers.
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