An internal investigation has been launched by the Yorkshire ambulance service after two staff members are suspected of accessing or attempting to access medical records of a man killed by a tiger at a wildlife park without proper authorization. The trust confirmed the probe follows the emergency response to the incident, where the individual was involved in a fatal encounter at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Authorities are examining whether the records were viewed "without legitimate reason," raising concerns over potential breaches of confidentiality. The case highlights growing scrutiny over data security within NHS trusts following high-profile incidents.
Yorkshire ambulance service says workers may have accessed or attempted to access information ‘without legitimate reason’NHS staff may have accessed the medical records of a man killed by a tiger at a wildlife park “without legitimate permission”, an ambulance trust has said.Yorkshire ambulance service NHS trust has launched an investigation into two members of staff at the trust, which responded to emergency calls on Saturday when William Chapman climbed into the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Continue reading...
