Hospital staff 'tried to access Kate Middleton's medical records'

over claims staff tried to access the Princess of Wales' private medical records.

At least one member of staff tried to access Kate's notes while she was a patient at the private hospital in central London in January, The Mirror reported. The princess was admitted to the hospital for abdominal surgery on January 16. Details of Kate's condition have not been disclosed but Kensington Palace previously said it was not cancer-related and that the princess wished for her personal medical information to remain private.READ MORE: City break is one of 'the best' you can fly to from Liverpool Airport for £27

The UK privacy and data protection watchdog said it had received a breach report. An Information Commissioner's Office spokesperson said on Tuesday: "We can confirm that we have received a breach report and are assessing the information provided."In a statement to The Mirror, The London Clinic said: "We firmly believe that all our patients, no matter their status, deserve total privacy and confidentiality regarding their medical information.

Kate's absence from public life, after her surgery, has led to wild conspiracy theories on social media about her whereabouts and health. The Metropolitan Police and The London Clinic have been approached for comment.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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