27.06.12
ICO fine of Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust
Source: Name Withheld
As told, this story is simply daft. A trust is found to be reckless after a subcontractor of its contracted IT service provider is negligent. How does that work?
I could see the HIS being held negligent for employing a contractor who was incapable of doing the work, but only if it could be proven that they could or should have known that the contractor was not of an appropriate standard.
This looks like the ICO trying to show how tough it is, grandstanding for the public, and not letting the facts get in the way of a good story.
Just like CQC, then!
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