ICO drops criminal case against nurse over Princess' data leak

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has decided not to pursue a criminal investigation against a former healthcare worker who attempted to access and sell the medical records of the Princess of Wales. This decision comes after the ICO conducted an investigation following reports of the incident that occurred while the princess was receiving surgery at the London Clinic.

The nurse involved was issued a formal caution under the Data Protection Act 2018 for the deliberate misuse of sensitive personal information. The ICO emphasized the importance of protecting personal information in healthcare settings and indicated that appropriate actions will be taken against breaches of trust.