Southport and Nottingham attack victims demand end to data breaches
Summary
Families affected by the Southport and Nottingham attacks have called for stronger safeguards after NHS staff accessed victims’ confidential medical records without authorization. They want a required confirmation of a legitimate reason to view records, audits of access and stronger recognition of patients’ rights; NHS officials announced tighter measures in September, but the letter’s authors say more is needed.Key Facts
- More than 30 people signed the open letter, including people affected by maternity scandals.
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust said 15 staff had been dismissed after its investigation into unauthorized access to records of victims of the 2023 Nottingham attack.
- Nearly 50 University Hospitals of Liverpool Group staff wrongly accessed medical files of Southport attack victims, the group admitted in May.
- Liverpool Heart and Chest NHS Foundation Trust and North West Ambulance Service Trust are also investigating alleged unauthorized access related to the Southport attack.
- The letter said Ministry of Justice and HM Courts and Tribunals Service had apologized for inappropriate access to sensitive information about Southport victims.
- In September, NHS officials said staff suspected of snooping would be suspended immediately and lose access to NHS computer systems.
- The letter calls for a confirmation step before staff access records, audits of access and stronger recognition of patients by the Information Commissioner.
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