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Culture & Industry1h 36m ago

A former healthcare worker was cautioned by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for trying to obtain and sell Catherine, the Princess of Wales' medical records.

London, UK

Who
a former healthcare worker, Catherine the Princess of Wales, Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), Ian Hulme
What
A former healthcare worker was cautioned by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for trying to obtain and sell Catherine, the Princess of Wales' medical records.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:31:31 GMT · 1h 36m ago
Where
London, UK ·
Why
The individual attempted to access and sell the princess's medical notes while she was a patient at the London Clinic for abdominal surgery, driven by financial gain.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This incident highlights vulnerabilities in the handling of highly sensitive personal medical data in healthcare settings, raising concerns about patient privacy and the potential for exploitation of personal information.

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  1. Currently Reading1h 36m ago
    A former healthcare worker was cautioned by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for trying to obtain and sell Catherine, the Princess of Wales' medical records.
  2. Culture & Industry2h 1m ago
    A former healthcare worker has been formally cautioned by the UK privacy and data watchdog for deliberately misusing the Princess of Wales’s private medical records and offering to disclose them for financial gain.
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  3. Culture & Industry2h 1m ago
    A former healthcare worker has been formally cautioned for the deliberate misuse of the Princess of Wales’s private medical records and offering to disclose them for financial gain.
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