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A woman has been charged after Scots patients had their private medical records accessed during an NHS data breach. Reports suggest around 100 patients in NHS Lothian could have had their records accessed as a result of the incident. The health board said it discovered patients in the region may have had their information "inappropriately accessed" during routine monitoring. It said affected patients have been contacted. Dr Tracey Gillies, medical director of the health board , said: "Routine monitoring suggested that patient records had been accessed inappropriately and an immediate investigation was launched. "Appropriate action has been taken. Patients were contacted to make them aware and the incident was reported to Police Scotland and the Information Commissioner's Office. We do not comment on individual members of staff." A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "On Tuesday, September 16 2025, we received a report regarding a data breach in the Edinburgh area. "A woman has been charged in connection, and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal." We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking news visit dailyrecord.co.uk Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @Daily_Record - the official Daily Record Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Record Online
