NHS Lanarkshire has been reprimanded by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after 26 staff members shared patient data, including clinical information, over WhatsApp on over 500 occasions. WhatsApp was not approved by the trust for this use, and one unauthorised individual was inadvertently added to the group. The ICO found the trust lacked appropriate policies relating to WhatsApp’s use and will follow up to ensure patient data is not compromised again.
Jesy Nelson celebrates rollout of screenings for rare condition
Jesy Nelson has spoken of her pride after it was announced screenings for spinal muscular atrophy will begin earlier than planned.
