Data breach investigation into Minnie Merriman's medical records

Minnie Merriman, from West Yorkshire, died after being found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath.

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Investigation into claims NHS staff accessed medical records of girl who died on camping trip

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BBC Published 7 August 2026

Data breach investigation into Minnie Merriman's medical records

Sky Published 7 August 2026

Investigation into claims NHS staff accessed medical records of girl who died on camping trip

A health board is investigating an "alleged data breach" following claims staff accessed the medical records of Minnie Merriman.

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