NHS Tayside is currently conducting an internal investigation into a breach of patient data concerning the medical records of Minnie Merriman. Ms. Merriman, a resident of West Yorkshire, had been a patient at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. She was admitted to the facility after being discovered with serious injuries at a local industrial estate.

While the health board has confirmed that an investigation is underway, specific details regarding how the breach occurred, who accessed the information, or what specific data was compromised have not been publicly disclosed. The incident has raised concerns regarding patient privacy and the security of medical records within the NHS Tayside system. As of now, the health board has not released a timeline for the conclusion of their inquiry, nor have they commented on whether the breach was the result of an external cyberattack or an internal security failure. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the scope of the unauthorized access.