How much

2,000 records

Why

Following a request for information about a patient’s medical records it was discovered that the physical paper records were not within the storage system, later enquiries revealed that about 2,000 records had not been stored

Regulator

ICO

Regulatory action

Undertaking issued to ensure that adequate physical security for physical records is provided.

Reason for action

It is believed that the records may have been accidently destroyed or misfiled. Insufficient physical security and tracking was maintained.

When

11 May 2010

Links

View PDF of the NHS Stoke-on-Trent Undertaking (Via ICO Website)

View PDF of the NHS Stoke-on-Trent Undertaking (Breach Watch Archive)