Palantir's 'unlimited access' to patient data — we examine the US tech giant's controversial £330 million contract with the NHS
Palantir Technologies has secured a controversial £330 million contract with the NHS, granting it extensive access to patient data. This agreement has sparked significant backlash from privacy advocates and NHS staff, leading to petitions urging the UK government to terminate the contract. Concerns have been raised about the implications for patient confidentiality and the effectiveness of Palantir's data management solutions.
- ▪Palantir's contract with the NHS allows for 'unlimited access' to identifiable patient health data.
- ▪Over 200,000 signatures have been collected on petitions to cancel the contract with Palantir.
- ▪Critics argue that the partnership could compromise patient confidentiality and raise ethical concerns.
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