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NUH Overwrites Maternity Patient Records
22 Sep
Summary
- A human error on August 18, 2026, overwrote maternity records.
- NUH confirmed no patient data was accessed or used inappropriately.
- The ICO and police are investigating the incident and data deletion.
On August 18, 2026, a human error during a routine technical procedure resulted in the unintentional overwriting of a maternity records database at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH). NUH has stated that no patient information was accessed or used inappropriately, and that current maternity patients' information was unaffected.
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has been notified of the incident. NUH has indicated that steps are being taken to enhance technical processes to prevent recurrence. The Nottingham Maternity Family Group, representing many affected individuals, voiced significant concern over the security of patient data.
This incident has compounded distress for families who have experienced harm, injury, or bereavement, further eroding trust in NUH. The ICO and police are investigating the data deletion to ascertain potential criminal offenses and whether patient rights were unlawfully compromised.
