Suffolk and Essex NHS trust apologises for Noah Woods data breach
Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 27, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Health

An NHS trust apologized to the family of three-year-old Noah Woods for a data breach involving his medical records, which caused additional distress. An urgent investigation was launched after unauthorized access was detected, with immediate steps taken to secure the records. Noah went missing on September 15 in Brantham, Suffolk, prompting a search involving over 1,300 people, and his body was found in nearby water the next day. His family paid tribute to him as a happy, playful boy and urged other parents to cherish every moment with their children.
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