A data incident at a major biobank prompted its director, Professor Sir Rory Collins, to characterize the breach as caused by "a few bad apples." Collins, who also serves as a participant in the biobank, said he felt "angry" and "upset" about the incident. The statement suggests internal wrongdoing rather than a systemic security failure. Collins did not specify what data was compromised, how many people were affected, or what actions the individuals responsible will face. The biobank stores biological samples and health information from participants for research purposes. The incident raises questions about data governance and oversight at the institution, though Collins' framing implies the problem was isolated to individual behavior rather than institutional policy or technical vulnerabilities. No details were provided about when the incident occurred, how it was discovered, or whether participants were notified.