Health board staff shared patient data on WhatsApp

NHS Lanarkshire staff shared patient information through an unauthorised WhatsApp group, according to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The data, including names, addresses, and phone numbers, were shared over 500 times, with a non-staff member mistakenly added to the group. The ICO found that no appropriate policies were in place for the use of WhatsApp but decided not to fine NHS Lanarkshire. The health board has since apologised.