NHS data breach investigation into Minnie Merriman's medical records

A health board is investigating an alleged data breach after claims that NHS staff accessed the medical records of Minnie Merriman, from West Yorkshire, who died after being found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath.

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Data breach investigation into Minnie Merriman's medical records

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BBC Published 7 August 2026

Data breach investigation into Minnie Merriman's medical records

Sky Published 7 August 2026

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