NHS investigating after staff 'access records' of girl allegedly murdered by dad
NHS Tayside is investigating reports that clinical staff inappropriately accessed the medical records of a nine-year-old girl who was allegedly murdered by her father. The health board is reviewing the breach and may escalate the matter to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
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This highlights critical concerns regarding patient data privacy and the ethical conduct of medical staff during high-profile criminal investigations.
Clinical staff are reported to have inappropriately accessed Minnie Merriman's medical files
Facebook X / Twitter Copy Link More on this topic Dad charged with murdering nine-year-old daughter found injured at industrial site 'I love you eternally': Mum pays tribute to daughter as dad charged with murder 'Heartbroken' teacher in tribute to schoolgirl after dad charged with murder Posted in Angus Crime Dundee City NHS Police Scotland Last updated Aug 7th, 2026 at 18:08 An NHS health board is investigating reports that staff allegedly inappropriately accessed the medical records of a little girl whose dad has been charged with her murder.
Minnie Merriman, nine, from West Yorkshire, was found injured at Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath shortly before midnight on Sunday.
She was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, alongside three members of her family, where she was pronounced dead.
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