A former nurse at Örebro University Hospital has been charged with data intrusion for allegedly accessing patient medical records without authorization. According to reports, the woman, who previously worked at the hospital's eye clinic, has admitted to the crimes.
The unauthorized access reportedly occurred between April 2021 and October 2024, involving approximately 2,000 clicks in the hospital's journal systems. The nurse is accused of accessing 19 different patients' private medical records without proper justification.
Evidence in the case includes log files showing exactly when the nurse accessed the records, despite allegedly being aware that such actions were prohibited. Of the 19 affected individuals, 18 are now seeking damages from the nurse for privacy violations, with total claims amounting to 420,000 Swedish kronor. Individual claims range from 5,000 to 100,000 kronor per person.
The case was first reported by local media on March 9, 2026, with the nurse having acknowledged her actions. The hospital has not yet issued a public statement regarding the incident or any internal measures taken in response to the data breach.