Three hospital staff ‘tried to access Princess of Wales’s records’

Three members of staff at the London Clinic, which treated the Princess of Wales in January, are accused over an alleged attempt to access her medical records.

Three members of staff at the private hospital that treated the Princess of Wales in January are being investigated over an alleged attempt to access her medical records.

They face disciplinary action over the privacy breach at the London Clinic, which also treated King Charles for an enlarged prostate in January.

On Wednesday (AEDT) the Daily Mirror reported that the investigation was limited to one member of staff but ITV News reports the probe has deepened with three staff members now in the frame.

The hospital told UK media that any of its staff who had attempted to access patient information would face “disciplinary steps”.

In a statement, Chief Executive Al Russell said: “There is no place at our hospital for those who intentionally breach the trust of any of our patients or colleagues.

“We take enormous pride in the outstanding care and discretion we aim to deliver for all our patients that put their trust in us every day.

“We have systems in place to monitor management of patient information and, in the case of any breach, all appropriate investigatory, regulatory and disciplinary steps will be taken,” Mr Russell added.

Kate, 42, had abdominal surgery at the exclusive clinic, which has also treated the late Queen and Prince Philip.

A Kensington Palace spokesman said the security breach was “a matter for the London.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson told ITV they would not comment on the King’s medical data or security when asked if he, like the Princess of Wales, had been informed of a potential breach of his medical records at the hospital.

The Metropolitan Police told the broadcaster it was not aware of any referral to its officers relating to Kate’s medical records at this time.

The London Clinic declined to comment on the alleged security breach, but a spokesman told the The Mirror, “We firmly believe that all our patients, no matter their status, deserve total privacy and confidentiality regarding their medical information.” Kensington Palace responded, stating, “This is a matter for The London Clinic. ”In the UK, it is a criminal offence for any staff in an NHS or private healthcare setting to access the medical records of a patient without the consent of the organisation’s data controller.

The offence is punishable by an unlimited fine, but not a prison sentence.