NHS England rapped over inaccurate Palantir patient data disclosure
NHS England acknowledged that its data protection impact assessment incorrectly described who could access patient data, omitting that Palantir staff could view identifiable information. The error was highlighted after a request from the National Data Guardian, prompting NHS England to correct the document and apologize for any confusion. The incident has raised concerns about transparency, public trust, and the oversight of the Palantir‑run Federated Data Platform in the NHS.
- ▪NHS England admitted that its DPIA failed to disclose that Palantir staff could access identifiable patient data on the platform.
- ▪Palantir secured a £330 million contract in 2023 to provide the Federated Data Platform after receiving £60 million in earlier COVID‑era contracts.
- ▪The National Data Guardian highlighted the mistake and warned that public confidence erodes quickly when data access is not transparent.
- ▪NHS England stated it has strict policies for managing patient data access and is working with regulators to improve clarity.
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