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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust – Reprimand (United Kingdom, 2022)
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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust was reprimanded for sending incorrect test result data to Public Health England. This led to individuals being wrongly contacted and advised to isolate, which can cause unnecessary stress and confusion.
What happened
The Trust mistakenly passed incorrect test result data to Public Health England, resulting in erroneous isolation advice to individuals.
Who was affected
Individuals who were incorrectly contacted by the NHS Test and Trace system were affected by this error.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office reprimanded the Trust for the inaccurate data transmission, highlighting the need for accurate reporting in health services.
Why this matters
This case highlights the critical importance of accurate data management in healthcare settings. Organizations must ensure that data shared with public health authorities is correct to avoid misleading individuals.
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incorrect test result data was passed by Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust (the Trust) to Public Health England (PHE) resulting in individuals erroneously being contacted via the NHS Test and Trace (NHS T&T) system and advised to isolate.
Outcome
Reprimand
A formal reprimand: the DPA found a violation and issued a formal censure.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
7 April 2022
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - United Kingdom (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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