Three members of staff at the hospital where Princess Kate was treated are being investigated for allegedly trying to access her private medical records.
They are facing disciplinary action following a potential breach of data at The London Clinic, which treated both the Princess of Wales and King Charles in January.
Kate has been told about the potential data breach as patients are always informed if there are any suspicions that their private medical records have been shared or accessed in an unauthorised manner.
The hospital said today that any of its staff who had attempted to access patient information would face “disciplinary steps”.
Kate was hospitalised for 13 days in January
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The Chief Executive of the London Clinic, Al Russell, issued a statement: “There is no place at our hospital for those who intentionally breach the trust of any of our patients or colleagues.
“We take enormous pride in the outstanding care and discretion we aim to deliver for all our patients that put their trust in us every day.
"We have systems in place to monitor management of patient information and, in the case of any breach, all appropriate investigatory, regulatory and disciplinary steps will be taken."
The London Clinic said: “All our patients, no matter what their status, deserve total privacy and confidentiality regarding their personal medical information.”
Kate has been the victim of an alleged security breachGettyIt is unclear if the King’s medical data was affected by the potential data breach.
Charles had treatment for an enlarged prostate at The London Clinic at the same time Kate was hospitalised.
He was later diagnosed with a form of cancer following the surgery.
A Palace spokesperson said they would not comment on the King’s medical data or security.
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Kate is not due to return to duties until after EasterGettyA separate investigation has been launched by the data watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
A spokesperson confirmed the ICO had “received a breach report” and that it is “assessing the information provided".
The ICO would not say whether the “breach report” contained just one or more allegations.