Yorkshire Ambulance Service is investigating two staff members for potentially accessing medical information of William Chapman without a legitimate reason after he died on October 10, 2026. The trust reported the incident to the Information Commissioner's Office and is keeping Chapman's family informed.
The investigation into potential data breaches by NHS staff raises concerns about patient confidentiality and the security of sensitive medical information.
Two staff members at Yorkshire Ambulance Service are being investigated for potentially accessing the medical information of William Chapman without a legitimate reason. Chapman died on October 10, 2026, after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The trust stated that it identified "two instances involving two members of staff" and has launched a full investigation. This concern has been reported to the Information Commissioner's Office, and Chapman's family has been informed. Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust, which was also involved in Chapman's care, reported that it implemented enhanced access controls and has found no evidence of unauthorized access to his records.
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