What
How much
56 records.
Why
A computer printout containing patient information was left in a general folder used for auditing that was accidently left on a tube train.
Regulator
ICO
Regulatory action
Undertaking issued to ensure that psuedonymisation techniques are used where individual identification of patients is needed for audit work.
Reason for action
Although much audit work is carried out at home there was no need for this computer print out to contain the genuine identities of patients.
When
14 October 2010
Links
View PDF of the North West London Hospitals NHS Trust Undertaking (Via ICO Website)
View PDF of the North West London Hospitals NHS Trust Undertaking (Breach Watch Archive)