Investigation of Alleged Criminal Offense Against Princess Catherine Begins: Details
|Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has captivated public attention in recent months with events ranging from her hospitalization and ensuing speculation about her whereabouts to the latest incident—a data breach at The London Clinic where she received treatment.
Princess Catherine at the Together At Christmas” Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 08, 2023 in London, England | Source: Getty Images
Britain’s data protection authority has initiated an investigation following revelations that a staff member at The London Clinic, the medical facility where the Princess of Wales was previously admitted, attempted to access her medical records unauthorizedly.
This investigation revealed that at least one individual tried to view the Princess’s medical information, stirring significant concern within the hospital. An insider expressed the gravity of the situation, “This is a major security breach and incredibly damaging for the hospital, given its unblemished reputation for treating members of the Royal Family.”
Catherine, Princess of Wales on July 14, 2019, in London, England | Source: Getty Images
In response, the hospital’s senior management promptly reassured Kensington Palace of their commitment to a thorough inquiry into the incident.
On Wednesday, March 20, the Information Commissioner’s Office acknowledged its ongoing assessment of the breach, stating, “We have received a breach report and are currently evaluating the provided information.”