Key facts
- Two NHS staff members are under investigation for potentially accessing medical records without legitimate reason.
- The investigation follows the death of William Chapman at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on October 10, 2026.
- The Information Commissioner's Office has been notified of the potential data breaches.
- Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust found no evidence of unauthorized access to the records.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) is investigating two staff members for potentially accessing medical information about William Chapman without a legitimate reason, following his death on October 10, 2026, at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Chapman died after entering the big cat habitat. YAS stated that robust systems are in place to protect patient information and that the concern was identified through proactive audits. The trust has launched a full investigation and informed the Information Commissioner's Office. Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust, which also had contact with Chapman, reported implementing enhanced access controls and found no evidence of unauthorized access to his records. South Yorkshire Police, the Health and Safety Executive, and Doncaster Council are also conducting inquiries into the incident.