NHS Tayside Probes 9-Year-Old Minnie Merriman's Records Breach After Murder Charge
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 7
NHS Tayside Probes 9-Year-Old Minnie Merriman's Records Breach After Murder Charge
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 7
Summary
NHS Tayside said it is investigating an alleged breach of Minnie Merriman's medical records in a clinical area where staff can access patient information.
The health board said any confirmed data protection breach would be logged, investigated and, where appropriate, reported to the Information Commissioner's Office.
Minnie, 9, died at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee after she was found seriously injured at Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath shortly after midnight on Monday.
A 35-year-old man known to the girl appeared at Forfar Sheriff Court charged with her murder, made no plea and was remanded in custody.
Police said they are not seeking anyone else over the death, while Minnie's family and other relatives who were camping in the area are being supported by specialist officers.