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A nurse is facing serious charges after allegedly snooping through and downloading private patient records without authorization. Police raided a Frenchs Forest location Thursday night, seizing electronic devices allegedly containing sensitive medical data. The employee, working for the Northern Sydney Local Health District, was arrested and is now charged with accessing restricted computer data. Authorities, including Cybercrime Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Matt Craft, emphasized the gravity of the breach, noting the public’s trust in healthcare professionals is paramount. While initial findings suggest the data accessed was limited to one individual, the incident underscores systemic risks and has prompted an ongoing investigation. The nurse remains on bail and is scheduled to appear in court on August 19th. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.

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