Following an incident at Yorkshire Wildlife Park involving a Siberian tiger, a 24-year-old man named William Chapman died after entering the enclosure. The park had opened to the public on the same day as the tragic event.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust has identified two instances of staff accessing or attempting to access incident or medical information without a legitimate reason. The trust has identified an information governance concern in relation to this incident and has informed the family of the victim regarding the ongoing investigation.
The trust has commenced an investigation to establish the full circumstances surrounding these potential breaches and the actions of the individuals involved. The matter has been reported to the Information Commissioner's Office.
The trust believes there were two instances involving staff accessing information without a legitimate reason.
The trust believes there were two instances involving staff accessing information without a legitimate reason. This investigation aims to address the concerns over information governance and patient confidentiality that have arisen following the incident.