How much

Two records.

Why

Two patient discharge letters were mistakenly sent to an unrelated third party organisation.

Regulator

ICO

Regulatory action

Undertaking issued to ensure that Electronic Discharge letters are only sent by secure email, where possible and that staff are suitably trained.

Reason for action

Records were transmitted by fax and incorrect numbers were used.

When

01 July 2011.

Links

View PDF of the Dunelm Medical Practice Undertaking (Via ICO Website)

View PDF of the Dunelm Medical Practice Undertaking (Breach Watch Archive)