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Man killed by tiger may have had medical records breached by NHS staff

Man killed by tiger may have had medical records breached by NHS staff

Summary

A man named William Chapman was killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. After his death, staff at the Yorkshire Ambulance Trust may have looked at his medical records without permission, and an investigation is underway.

Key Facts

  • William Chapman, 24 years old, died after being attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
  • The incident happened near Doncaster on a Saturday.
  • The Yorkshire Ambulance Trust found two possible cases where staff accessed or tried to access his medical information without a valid reason.
  • The trust is investigating the situation to learn what exactly happened.
  • Chapman's family knows about the possible privacy breach.
  • The trust has reported the matter to the Information Commissioner’s Office, which protects privacy rights.
  • The Ambulance Trust says it takes patient privacy seriously and has systems to protect medical information.
  • The investigation will keep William’s family updated as it goes on.
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