Parents of Southport attack victim 'devastated' by data breach
The parents of a child injured in the 2024 Southport attack have expressed outrage after court files containing sensitive information were accessed without authorization. This follows previous data breaches involving the North West Ambulance Service, prompting calls for accountability.
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Raises critical concerns regarding data privacy and the protection of victims within the justice and healthcare systems.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, The attack happened in the Merseyside town in July 2024
The parents of a child injured in the Southport attack have said they are "devastated" after court files were accessed without authorisation.
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said an urgent investigation had been launched after court files detailing victims, their families and survivors of the attack on the dance class in July 2024 were accessed without authorisation.
It comes after it emerged earlier this year that the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) was looking into whether staff inappropriately accessed the records of victims.
The parents of one of the injured children said: "Our family has once again been devastated by two data breaches that involve our daughter, NWAS and now the MoJ."
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