As of: March 22, 2024, 6:33 p.m
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Investigations are now underway against three employees of the luxury clinic.
They are said to have viewed Princess Kate's confidential medical files.
Update from March 21, 2024:
An investigation has been initiated against three employees of The London Clini hospital, where Princess Kate and King Charles (75) were treated, as they are suspected of having accessed Kate's confidential medical files.
You face disciplinary action.
Clinic boss Al Russell: “All of our patients, regardless of their status, deserve complete privacy”
London Clinic chief executive Al Russell issued a statement: “There is no place in our hospital for those who deliberately abuse the trust of our patients or colleagues.” He continued: “We have systems in place to monitor the management of patient information and in the event of a violation, all appropriate investigative, regulatory and disciplinary measures will be taken.”
The investigation is underway against three employees of The London Clinic for accessing Princess Kate's private medical files, but the royal cannot yet breathe a sigh of relief (photo montage).
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A separate investigation was also immediately launched by data regulator the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Princess Catherine was informed immediately.
First report from March 20, 2024:
Windsor – In January, Kate Middleton (42) had to undergo abdominal surgery.
She had informed the public that it was a planned procedure and not cancer, but had otherwise remained silent about the nature of the disease.
The long stay in the clinic (13 days) and the even longer regeneration phase (until Easter) caused a lot of speculation and a lot of fuss.
Princess Kate wanted privacy - now a leak in the clinic threatens to open her medical records
The absolute trust killer for a luxury clinic: As the
Mirror
exclusively reports, an investigation has been launched at The London Clinc, the renowned hospital for the rich and royals where the Princess of Wales was treated, because employees apparently tried to rely on her access private medical records.
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At least one employee is said to have been caught trying to access the 42-year-old's clinic notes.
The allegations sent shockwaves through the hospital in Marylebone, central London, known for its discreet treatment of the royal family, former presidents, prime ministers and celebrities.
The clinic's impeccable reputation is at risk - it's about the privacy of the future Queen of England
Apparently, the hospital's chief executive contacted Kensington Palace immediately after the incident came to their attention and assured the palace that a full investigation would be launched.
The entire medical staff is deeply disturbed by the allegations and shocked that a trusted colleague could be responsible for such a massive breach of trust and ethics.
It is also an official offense for employees of an NHS (National Health Service) or private healthcare facility to access a patient's medical records without the consent of the data controller.
She can't like this: Princess Kate's private medical files from her time in the luxury clinic could have been spied on (photo montage).
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A spokesman for the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) said: "We can confirm that we have received a breach report and are assessing the information provided." The London clinic refused to comment on the claims and is doing damage control: "We strongly believe that “We believe that all our patients, regardless of their status, deserve complete privacy and confidentiality regarding their medical information.” A spokesman for Kensington Palace said: “This is a matter for the London Clinic.”
When asked by the Mirror
, Metropolitan Police did
not confirm whether they had been informed of the allegations.
The security gap opened up when Princess Kate and Prince William (41) paid a visit to the local farm shop in Windsor and there finally seemed to be some calm after the photo disaster involving the mother of three on Mother's Day (March 10th in Great Britain).
Sources used:
mirrorror.co.uk