Aneurin Bevan Health Board in first data breach fine

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A Welsh health board has become the first NHS organisation to be fined following a serious breach of the Data Protection Act.

The Aneurin Bevan Health Board, which covers much of south east Wales, has been issued with a £70,000 penalty after a sensitive report containing details about a patient's health was sent to a former patient with a similar name.

Deputy Commissioner David Smith, from the Information Commissioner's Office, explains to Jamie Owen why the fine was imposed.

First fine over NHS data breach

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