Sean Seddon
The UK’s data protection agency is investigating a report that staff at the hospital where Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, had surgery in January tried to view private information about her health.
The British tabloid Daily Mirror, which published the report, stated that staff at the London Clinic – a private hospital in London that usually treats members of the British royal family – “tried to access his private medical records”.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the body responsible for ensuring the privacy of information about the country’s citizens, confirmed that it has received a “report of violation” and is investigating the case.
BBC News has contacted the London Clinic for comment.
According to the Daily Mirror, “at least one member of staff was reportedly caught trying to access” the princess’ medical records.
The newspaper also reported that an internal investigation was opened at the hospital, which treated both Kate and King Charles III in recent months.
The princess underwent abdominal surgery for an undisclosed condition in January – and has been away from public duties while she recovers.
Asked about the Daily Mirror report, an ICO spokesperson said: “We can confirm that we have received a report of a breach and are evaluating the information provided.”
The ICO oversees the use of data protection and freedom of information regulations across the UK.
BBC News was unable to independently verify the Daily Mirror’s claims, which were published on Tuesday night (19).
A Kensington Palace spokesperson declined to confirm or deny the report, adding: “This is a matter for the London Clinic.”
The allegations came to light after a flurry of speculation and conspiracy theories online about the Princess of Wales’ health due to her absence from public engagements.
Recently, Kate also apologized after a photo of her with her three children released by Kensington Palace for Mother’s Day was edited, an incident that fueled even more rumors on social media.
The princess spent almost two weeks at the London Clinic in January, and Kensington Palace said at the time that she was unlikely to return to public duties before Easter, based on medical advice.
On Monday (18), British tabloid The Sun published a photo of Kate shopping with Prince William in Windsor, the couple’s first public outing since Christmas.
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