A concerning revelation has come to light regarding the privacy of victims in the wake of the tragic Nottingham attacks. The BBC has uncovered that over 90 hospital staff members accessed the records of Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates following their untimely deaths at the hands of Valdo Calocane in June 2023.
The potential data breach at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust was brought to light by a family member of one of the victims and subsequently shared with the BBC. The investigation revealed that 91 staff members had viewed the victims’ records, prompting the trust to confirm their ongoing investigation into concerns that some may have inappropriately accessed the information.
In response to the breach, the trust assured the public that they would not hesitate to take necessary action to address the situation. The families of the victims expressed their outrage at the violation of privacy, condemning it as “gross and inexcusable voyeurism at the most repugnant level.” Emma Webber, mother of Barnaby, described the breach as just another addition to the long list of failures they have experienced.
Valdo Calocane, the perpetrator behind the attacks, was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and subsequently received a hospital order after admitting to manslaughter and three counts of attempted murder. An investigation into allegations of illegal access to computer files related to the attacks by Ministry of Justice staff was launched in December. The breach of privacy extended even further, as a special constable with Nottinghamshire Police was dismissed for viewing bodycam footage depicting the aftermath of the attacks without authorization. The victims’ families are left grappling with the uncertainty of what sensitive information may have been leaked and the potential consequences it may entail
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