British authorities are investigating unauthorized access to Princess Kate Middleton’s medical records
British authorities have launched an investigation to determine whether the medical records of the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, have been consulted by unauthorized persons. This investigation is based on the suspicions that have arisen following the accusations against a group of workers at the hospital where the princess was operated on last January (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos -in Catalan/).
The Information Commissioner’s Office investigates suspicions
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which is responsible for data protection in the United Kingdom, has confirmed that it is investigating suspicions of unauthorized access to Princess Kate Middleton’s medical records.
Reactions from the London Clinic and the Royal House
The London Clinic, the hospital where the princess was treated, has declined to comment on the allegations, but has contacted the Royal Household to address the matter.
Hospital commitment to patient confidentiality
The chief executive of the London Clinic, Al Russell, has issued a statement assuring that hospital staff are fully aware of their ethical and legal obligations regarding patient confidentiality. If any irregularity is confirmed, the necessary measures will be taken, including disciplinary measures (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/).
Reactions of the British government and other authorities
The British government, through Downing Street, has stressed the importance of strict rules on the protection of patient data and has expressed its confidence in the ongoing investigation. The Deputy Minister of Health, Maria Caulfield, has described the possible violations of confidentiality as serious and has confirmed that the police are already informing themselves about the case (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en -Catalan/).
The details of Princess Kate Middleton’s operation
The Princess of Wales underwent abdominal surgery last January, details of which have not been released. Since then, she has stayed away from public events, generating speculation and theories. The Sun newspaper recently published a video of the princess shopping with her husband Prince William last weekend in Windsor (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos- in Catalan/).