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UK GDPRHealthcare

NHS Fife

Security

Authority

ICO

Country

United Kingdom

Date Issued

November 22, 2023

Industry

Healthcare

Summary

The ICO issued a reprimand to NHS Fife after an unauthorized individual gained access to a hospital ward and obtained personal information of 14 patients. The breach resulted from inadequate physical and access security controls.

Violation Types

SecurityData Breach

Articles Violated

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