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Tiger Death: Staff Access Medical Records "Without Reason"
16 Oct
Summary
- Medical records of a man killed by a tiger were accessed without proper reason.
- An investigation is underway into two alleged data access incidents.
- The Information Commissioner's Office has been notified of the potential breach.
Yorkshire Ambulance Trust is investigating potential breaches of patient confidentiality after a man was killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The trust reported that two staff members may have accessed or attempted to access incident and medical information concerning the victim without a legitimate reason.
William Chapman, 24, tragically died from multiple traumatic injuries after entering the tiger's enclosure. The trust identified the potential breaches through proactive audits. They are conducting a thorough investigation to understand the full circumstances surrounding these actions.
In response to the gravity of the situation, Yorkshire Ambulance Trust has officially reported the matter to the Information Commissioner's Office. They have assured Mr. Chapman's family that they will be kept informed throughout the investigation's progress, underscoring their commitment to data security.
