Hospital probe after crocodile attack boy’s medical records accessed
A three-year-old boy was seriously injured after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnson's of Old Hurst zoo and is now in stable condition at Addenbrooke's Hospital. Cambridge University Hospitals is investigating a breach in which around 40 staff members accessed the boy's medical records without clear justification and has referred the matter to the Information Commissioner’s Office. A 30-year-old Norfolk man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident and was later released on bail after being deemed unfit for interview.
- ▪The boy, from Cambridgeshire, was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital after the crocodile attack and remains in stable condition.
- ▪Cambridge University Hospitals has launched an internal probe after dozens of staff accessed the child's medical records and has notified the ICO.
- ▪A 30-year-old man from Norfolk, reported to have learning difficulties, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and subsequently bailed.
- ▪Hospital officials emphasized strict data protection policies and said any unauthorized access will result in disciplinary action, including dismissal.
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