What
Loss of sensitive personal data.
How much
One record.
Why
Faxes were incorrectly sent to the wrong recipient over a period of at least a year.
Regulator
ICO
Regulatory action
Undertaking issued to ensure that records are transmitted to GPs in a more secure manner and a ring ahead procedure is implemented.
Reason for action
The Fax was intended for the patient’s GP, but the wrong Fax number was recorded.
When
01 July 2011.