Former trainee doctor guilty of data breach charges following rape conviction

Legal Director Christine Sabino discusses the details of the data breach conviction involving former trainee surgeon Salil Korambayil.

Salil Korambayil, a former trainee surgeon, has pleaded guilty to misusing patient records at hospital trusts in Cornwall and Devon. This follows on from the conviction he received for rape in 2023, where he was sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Korambayil has pleaded guilty to three charges relating to misuse of records at hospital trusts in Devon and Cornwall and has been sentenced to 12 months, which will be served consecutively with the sentence he received for rape.

Korambayil admitted to looking at patient records at the NHS trusts where he had previously worked - the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.

Royal Devon University Healthcare has stated that any patients whose records were accessed have been contacted. The information that was accessed in the data breaches has not been publicly disclosed. The police have assured that the personal information accessed by Korambayil was not shared further.

It is important that anyone whose data has been compromised in this breach understands their rights and the options that will be available to them moving forward.

At Hayes Connor, we are currently acting for a number of people affected from each of the aforementioned NHS trusts. If you have been affected by this data breach, we are ready to provide tailored support and guide you through the next steps based on your circumstances.

To find out more about our services and to receive immediate advice about your situation, please fill out our online claim form.

What to do if you have been affected by the Salil Korambayil data breach

As reported by Royal Devon University Healthcare, anyone affected by the actions of Salil Korambayil and the subsequent should have already been contacted. If you have not been contacted and you have any concerns that you have been affected, it is imperative that you contact the relevant NHS Trust as soon as possible.

When your data is exposed in a data breach, there is always a risk that the accessed data will be used against you. While the police have provided their assurance that the data was not shared any further, the situation still remains extremely serious. Our guide on what you do if your data has been stolen in a data breach will provide you with the information you need following such an incident.

When your data is exposed, you may be able to claim compensation. As one of the country’s leading data breach claims specialists, we will be able to provide expert, robust advice if you have been affected.

How Hayes Connor can help anyone affected by the Salil Korambayil data breach

The consequences of a data breach can be extremely serious. Given that this data breach forms part of a larger incident, it is understandable for any victims to be extremely concerned about what will happen next.

At Hayes Connor, we have previously supported many individuals who have been affected by data breaches, so we appreciate how difficult this situation is likely to be for you and your family. We have one of the largest teams of data breach specialists in the country, with a wealth of combined experience, so we are well-placed to provide you with the advice you need if your data has been compromised.

When instructed, we will carefully assess the details of your case and the ways you have been affected. Our team will always explain the process of making a claim as simply as possible and offer an honest assessment of your chances of making a successful claim.

We understand how upsetting and distressing it is to discover that your personal information has been accessed without your permission.  As such, we are always mindful of providing close personal support through the claims process and keeping everything as clear and straightforward as possible.

You can learn more about our expertise and how we handle data breach claims here.

If you have any concerns about the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust data breach and the security of your data, please do not hesitate to give us a call on 0151 363 5895, or use our online claim form.