The investigation at the London hospital where Kate, the Princess of Wales, underwent abdominal surgery and a nearly two-week stay has reportedly expanded to three staffers.
The unidentified staffers at the London Clinic, where Kate was admitted in January, are reportedly suspected of trying to access the 42-year-old’s private medical records, according to ITV News, the first outlet to report the investigation has reportedly expanded to three staffers.
On Wednesday, the Information Commissioner’s Office, the U.K. privacy and data protection watchdog, confirmed to ABC News it had received a security breach report involving the London Clinic.
“We can confirm that we have received a breach report and are assessing the information provided,” an IOC spokesperson said in a statement.
Al Russell, CEO of the London Clinic, a central London hospital known for treating high-profile patients like members of the royal family, said in a statement Wednesday the clinic takes “enormous pride” in the care of its patients.
“Everyone at The London Clinic is acutely aware of our individual, professional, ethical and legal duties with regards to patient confidentiality,” Russell said in a statement “We take enormous pride in the outstanding care and discretion we aim to deliver for all our patients that put their trust in us every day.”
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